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Blair, WI


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Blair, Wisconsin

Blair, Wisconsin, in Trempealeau county, is 34 miles N of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 102 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,273.

The People and Families of Blair

In Blair, about 50% of adults are married. Lots of people in Blair live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Blair.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blair had a median family income of $41,292.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Blair residents, with $5. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Blair Housing

In Blair, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Blair, 88% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Blair; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyBlair Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Blair Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Blair, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men73
Well-Paid Single Women74
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity45
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times53
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built43
Affordability of Property Taxes38

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime43
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