Blairstown, IA
Living in Blairstown
Bikeability
12
Walkability
44
Commute
34
Public Transit
15
Affordability
93
Public Safety
95
Airports
17
Hospitals
85
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
703
Population
-1 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate45%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector81%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$118k
Median Home Value
+$18k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$391
Median Monthly Rent
-$21 (2010–19)
80%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K41%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas3%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blairstown
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Benton County13
Property Crime in Blairstown
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Benton County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blairstown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blairstown, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blairstown, IA
Central Lutheran School
8 miles, NE
Lutheran Interparish School
18 miles, S
Holy Family-St Jude Center-Lasalle Center
19 miles, E
Xavier High School
20 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Blairstown, IA
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
19 miles, E
Coe College
23 miles, E
Mount Mercy University
23 miles, E
University of Iowa
33 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blairstown, IA
Compass Memorial Healthcare
7 miles, S
Virginia Gay Hospital
19 miles, N
St Lukes Hospital
22 miles, E
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Blairstown, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
19 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
48 miles, N
Dubuque Regional Airport
78 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
85 miles, W