At a Glance
Median Income
$46,688
$24,845 per capita
Home Value
$116,100
Zillow: $232,596
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
17.5% smoking rate
How Blythe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blythe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blythe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blythe residents earn a median household income of $46,688 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,845. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,155 business establishments, including 472 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blythe is $116,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,596. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
10.3% of adults in Blythe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blythe has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population863
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density303/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans15.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,688
Per Capita$24,845
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$16,817M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,100
Rent$1,065
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$232,596
Housing Units262
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,036/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation461 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 68%
Commute35 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Blythe was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 472 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.