Blades, DE
Living in Blades
Bikeability
22
Walkability
7
Commute
60
Public Transit
38
Affordability
75
Public Safety
84
Airports
100
Hospitals
69
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
+138 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
8%
College-Educated
67%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black41%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$6.2k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector85%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation36%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office10%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Housing
$155k
Median Home Value
+$11k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$752
Median Monthly Rent
+$108 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas4%
Utility gas14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blades
United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17
Property Crime in Blades
United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blades
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding47
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding36
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blades, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blades, DE
Epworth Christian School
6 miles, SE
Greenwood Mennonite School
12 miles, N
Delmarva Christian High School
13 miles, E
The Jefferson School
14 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Blades, DE
Salisbury University
20 miles, S
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
30 miles, S
Wesley College
37 miles, N
Delaware State University
38 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blades, DE
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
1 miles, N
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
11 miles, NE
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
19 miles, S
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Blades, DE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
79 miles, W
Atlantic City International Airport
79 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
88 miles, N