What are the schools like in Blairsburg, IA?

Blairsburg is served primarily by Webster City Comm School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Blairsburg?

The median household income in Blairsburg, IA is $76,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Blairsburg, IA?

Blairsburg has an average high temperature of 26.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.1 inches.

Blairsburg, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Blairsburg, IA?

Blairsburg has a violent crime rate of 223.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 859.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blairsburg, IA a Good Place to Live?

Blairsburg is a small town of 162 in Iowa, with a median household income of $76,250 and a 1.2% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Blairsburg stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blairsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blairsburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Blairsburg metro area.

Metric	Blairsburg, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$80,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Blairsburg's violent crime rate is 223.4 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

223.4 /100k

Property Crime

859.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Blairsburg is served primarily by Webster City Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Blairsburg, IA	National Avg
School District	Webster City Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blairsburg sees average highs of 26.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 36.4 inches of annual precipitation and 26.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blairsburg, IA
Average High — January	26.2°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	36.4"
Annual Snowfall	26.1"

Demographics

Metric	Blairsburg, IA	National Avg
Population	162	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Williams, IA 5 mi Kamrar, IA 8 mi Webster City, IA 9 mi Jewell Junction, IA 12 mi Woolstock, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Blairsburg

Blairsburg, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50034

Blairsburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blairsburg, IA affordable or expensive?

Blairsburg has a median home value of $80,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $76,250.

What is the crime rate in Blairsburg, IA?

Blairsburg's violent crime rate is 223.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 859.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blairsburg?

Public schools in Blairsburg are operated by Webster City Comm School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Blairsburg, IA a good place to live?

Blairsburg, IA has a population of 162, a median household income of $76,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Blairsburg?

Blairsburg averages 26.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.4 inches with about 26.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blairsburg?

Blairsburg, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50034.

What is the population of Blairsburg?

The population of Blairsburg, Iowa is 162 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blairsburg?

Key numbers for living in Blairsburg: median home $80,700, median household income $76,250, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blairsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.