The Town FilesBlair, Nebraska
City in Washington County · population 7,790 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $221,500
- Household income
- $81,452
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 37.4
Blair is a city of 7,790 people in Washington County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $221,500, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks hipper than 94% of Nebraska towns, more upscale than 89% of Nebraska towns, more walkable than 88% of Nebraska towns.
How Blair ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Blair is worth $221,500, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $81,452, which is more affordable than 28% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $937 a month. 72.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Blair | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,500 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $937 | $818 |
| Median household income | $81,452 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 72.9% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Blair
| People | Blair | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 87.8% |
Weather in Blair
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 12.8°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.5 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blair since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 26, 2024 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 85 times; the largest was 4.75 inches on June 3, 2014.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4896: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4822: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4808: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 3, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4778: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 8,544 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,749 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Blair itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Blair
5 public schools with 2,212 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 697 | 15.2 |
| BLAIR ARBOR PARK ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 521 | 14.1 |
| GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCH | 6-8 | 476 | 14.0 |
| BLAIR DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 388 | 14.9 |
| BLAIR SOUTH PRESCHOOL | PK-PK | 130 | 43.3 |
Towns near Blair
- Missouri Valley, IA12.1 mi · 2,678 people · home $148,500
- Valley, NE19.4 mi · 3,037 people · home $528,100
- Fremont, NE19.5 mi · 27,141 people · home $214,700
- Omaha, NE19.6 mi · 486,051 people · home $245,500
- Carter Lake, IA20.7 mi · 3,791 people · home $169,400
- Ralston, NE24.0 mi · 6,494 people · home $230,800
- Chalco, NE24.7 mi · 11,064 people · home $238,600
- La Vista, NE25.0 mi · 16,746 people · home $260,900
Blair questions
Is Blair, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Blair scores better for retirees than 39% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 14%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Blair?
The median owner-occupied home in Blair is valued at $221,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,452, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $937 a month.
What is the weather like in Blair?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 12.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 30.5 inches of snow.
Does Blair get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blair since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 26, 2024. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)