Blyn, WA

Washington

Blyn is a small town in Washington with a population of 196.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
196 Population 41/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $22,392 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 36.5%
8% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.2%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Blyn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population196
Median Age18.4 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female75% / 26%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$22,392
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Commute17 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain19.1 in/yr
Elevation1,505 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+96.8%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute17 min
Broadband30.0%
Libraries6

Is Blyn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blyn receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Blyn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Blyn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Blyn has a population of 196 with a density of 41 people per square mile. The median age is 18.4 years, 53% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

196
Total Population
41
People / sq mi
18.4yrs
Median Age
53% below US avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 74.5%
Female 25.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Blyn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blyn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blyn is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Blyn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$22,392
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$92,592

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,142
County GDP$4,664M

Business (County)

Restaurants163
Healthcare188
Retail230
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied33.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
In Blyn, 30.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 16.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Blyn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.2%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma11.4%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity16.4%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate65.8%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access82.7%
Healthcare Facilities188

Crime Rates: Blyn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Blyn has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.1 inches
50% below US avg
Snowfall0.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,505 ft (459 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates48.0095°N, 122.9802°W
County FIPS53029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.6-point margin. 30.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 56.8%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.5%
8% above US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score5.36
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density41/sq mi
Total Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access30.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities188
Restaurants163
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

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