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Demographics

Very HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 9
Population7,868
Foreign Born0.4%
Population Density1,337people per mi²
Median Age40.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

78/100

22% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Blair, Nebraska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$28k
Comfortable $41k$60k
Luxury $111k+$172k+
Elite (Top 5%) $130k+$202k+
Affordability Ratio

127%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
14
Positive
19
Poor
1
Negative
1

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

16.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

19.3mi

Airport

Blair Executive Airport

9mi

Post Office

USPS — Omaha, NE

19.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 3.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 7.9 mi
Marina3Nearest 3.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 22.9 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 1.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$76k+3.0%
2% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$346k
47% below US avg
College Educated
37.0%
6% above US avg
WFH
7.8%
45% below US avg
Homeownership
73.9%
13% above US avg
Median Home
$211k
25% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 93% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−25.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−58.6%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.25 / 1k Residents84% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+7.1%
Burglary
0.75 / 1k Residents37% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.34 / 1k Residents31% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.37 / 1k Residents80% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+27Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Blair, Nebraska
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D
Poor11.5% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
C+
FairFPC Grade C+
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone5B~-12°F min
Growing Season186 days238 frost-free
Annual Rainfall31.4"
Elevation1,089 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Poor23 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,337/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair9 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B+
GoodInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 507 mi · coast 814 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$14.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOmaha486k people are 23 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital59 miLincoln, NE
Nearest Prison22 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T10:41:32.000Z

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