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Blairstown, IA


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Blairstown, Iowa

Blairstown, Iowa, in Benton county, is 23 miles W of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 204 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. About 682 people people live in Blairstown.

The People and Families of Blairstown

In Blairstown, about 65% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Blairstown nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blairstown had a median family income of $47,778.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Blairstown.

Blairstown Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Blairstown, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Blairstown, 87% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Blairstown, IA

Comparing Blairstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men75
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times73
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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