Blakesburg, IA

Living in Blakesburg

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 50
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 48
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Schools 81
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Residents

248 Population -18 (2010–19)
58  y Median Age +14 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
39% Family Households -28% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over26%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate38%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone61%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income -$1.1k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation36%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office17%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$69k Median Home Value +$5.8k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$382 Median Monthly Rent +$72 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -17% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier51%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
LP gas52%
Utility gas8%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blakesburg

United States45
Iowa35
Wapello County51

Property Crime in Blakesburg

United States48
Iowa43
Wapello County81

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 1 6
Feb 27 1 6
Mar 39 2 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 40 2 1
Dec 27 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blakesburg

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding57
Tornado29
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Blakesburg, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Blakesburg, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Blakesburg, IA

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Central College
34 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Blakesburg, IA

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Monroe County Hospital
10 miles, NW
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Davis County Hospital
18 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Blakesburg, IA

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