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Blair, Nebraska

Introduction to Blair, Nebraska

Blair, Nebraska, in Washington county, is 22 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The people of the city are in the Omaha metropolitan area. Blair has a population of 7,512.

Blair History

Blair was formed when the Pacific Railroad established a route running through the area. It was named after railroad official John I. Blair.

Blair and nearby Attractions

  • Burt County Museum
  • Washington County Museum
  • Joslyn Art Museum
  • Wilson Island State Recreation Area
  • Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
  • Squirrel Cage Jail

Things To Do In Blair

While staying in Blair, one can visit museums such as the General Crook House Museum, the Riekes Museum of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society and the Union Pacific Railroad Museum.

Blair Transportation

Des Moines International is the nearest major airport.

Blair Higher Education

Dana College, Creighton University, Belleview University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha are the local institutions of higher education.

High Points

Blair strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyBlair Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 7%Blair Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Blair College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Blair Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 12%Blair People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Blair, NE

Comparing Blair to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women710
Senior Citizens63
Well-Paid Single Men610
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income610
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built59
Affordability of Property Taxes51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime74

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