Very AffordableSafer than AverageEddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD
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Blakesburg is a small town of 238 in Iowa, with a median household income of $31,667
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blakesburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blakesburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blakesburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.9
Blakesburg's overall cost of living index is 84.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blakesburg costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blakesburg, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$575
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Blakesburg's violent crime rate is 331.7 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
331.7 /100k
Property Crime
2101.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blakesburg is served primarily by Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blakesburg, IA
National Avg
School District
Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blakesburg sees average highs of 31.3°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 36.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.0 inches of snow per year.
Blakesburg's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blakesburg roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,500 and median rent is $575/month.
Blakesburg's violent crime rate is 331.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2101.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blakesburg are operated by Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blakesburg, IA has a population of 238, a median household income of $31,667, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Blakesburg averages 31.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.5 inches
with about 30.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blakesburg, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52536.
The population of Blakesburg, Iowa is 238 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blakesburg: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $81,500, median household income $31,667, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blakesburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
