What are the schools like in Blandinsville, IL?

School district data for Blandinsville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Blandinsville?

The median household income in Blandinsville, IL is $53,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Blandinsville, IL?

Blandinsville has an average high temperature of 31.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Blandinsville, IL affordable or expensive?

Blandinsville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blandinsville is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $67,100 and the median rent is $646 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Blandinsville, IL?

Crime rate data for Blandinsville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Blandinsville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Blandinsville is a small town of 636 in Illinois, with a median household income of $53,750 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Blandinsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Blandinsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blandinsville 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: 87.7

Blandinsville's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blandinsville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Blandinsville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$67,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$646	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Blandinsville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Blandinsville, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blandinsville sees average highs of 31.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation and 10.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blandinsville, IL
Average High — January	31.8°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	39.1"
Annual Snowfall	10.5"

Demographics

Metric	Blandinsville, IL	National Avg
Population	636	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

La Harpe, IL 6 mi Sciota, IL 6 mi Colchester, IL 10 mi Tennessee, IL 10 mi Raritan, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Blandinsville

Blandinsville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61420

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blandinsville, IL affordable or expensive?

Blandinsville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blandinsville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $67,100 and median rent is $646/month.

What is the crime rate in Blandinsville, IL?

Crime data for Blandinsville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Blandinsville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Blandinsville, IL a good place to live?

Blandinsville, IL has a population of 636, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Blandinsville?

Blandinsville averages 31.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches with about 10.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blandinsville?

Blandinsville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61420.

What is the population of Blandinsville?

The population of Blandinsville, Illinois is 636 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blandinsville?

Key numbers for living in Blandinsville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $67,100, median household income $53,750. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blandinsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.