What are the schools like in Blair, NE?

Blair is served primarily by BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Blair?

The median household income in Blair, NE is $74,058 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Blair, NE?

Blair has an average high temperature of 31.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Blair, NE affordable or expensive?

Blair's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blair is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $199,700 and the median rent is $932 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Blair, NE?

Blair has a violent crime rate of 124.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 723.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blair, NE a Good Place to Live?

Blair is a small town of 7,813 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $74,058 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Blair stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Blair 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: 92.5

Blair's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blair costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Blair, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$199,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$932	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,058	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Blair's violent crime rate is 124.7 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

124.7 /100k

Property Crime

723.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Blair is served primarily by BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Blair, NE	National Avg
School District	BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blair sees average highs of 31.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 33.4 inches of annual precipitation and 34.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blair, NE
Average High — January	31.3°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	33.4"
Annual Snowfall	34.4"

Demographics

Metric	Blair, NE	National Avg
Population	7,813	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kennard, NE 6 mi California Junction, IA 7 mi Fort Calhoun, NE 8 mi Modale, IA 8 mi Herman, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Blair

Blair, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68008

Blair vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blair, NE affordable or expensive?

Blair's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blair roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $199,700 and median rent is $932/month.

What is the crime rate in Blair, NE?

Blair's violent crime rate is 124.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 723.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blair?

Public schools in Blair are operated by BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Blair, NE a good place to live?

Blair, NE has a population of 7,813, a median household income of $74,058, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Blair?

Blair averages 31.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.4 inches with about 34.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blair?

Blair, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68008.

What is the population of Blair?

The population of Blair, Nebraska is 7,813 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blair?

Key numbers for living in Blair: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $199,700, median household income $74,058, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blair side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.