Blakesburg, IA
Living in Blakesburg
Bikeability16
Walkability50
Commute69
Public Transit18
Affordability100
Public Safety82
Airports23
Hospitals71
Colleges48
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Schools81
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Residents
248Population-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
$30kMedian 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
$69kMedian Home Value+$5.8k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$382Median 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
Ottumwa Christian School
11 miles, E
Seton Catholic Elementary School
12 miles, E
Oskaloosa Christian School
24 miles, N
Pella Christian High School
33 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Blakesburg, IA
William Penn University
24 miles, N
Central College
34 miles, NW
Maharishi University of Management
35 miles, E
Truman State University
54 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blakesburg, IA
Monroe County Hospital
10 miles, NW
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
13 miles, NE
Davis County Hospital
18 miles, SE
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Blakesburg, IA
Des Moines International Airport
66 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
80 miles, NE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
103 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
111 miles, N