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Blair, NE

Washington CountyElev. 326 m
Population
7,868
Median home
$211,000
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Blair

With about 7,868 residents, Blair is one of Nebraska's notable places. Blair sits in Washington County. The median age is 40.2 and the median household income is $76,292. Homes carry a median value of $211,000, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (95.3%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,868
Median age
40.2
Median household income
$76,292
Per-capita income
$38,289
Poverty rate
9.7%
High-school grad or higher
97%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37%
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg. commute
20.9 min
Work from home
7.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White95.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.6%
Service16.9%
Sales & office15.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13%
Production, transportation & material moving12.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$211,000
Median gross rent
$941/mo
Owner-occupied
73.9%
Median year built
1971
Households
3,264
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Blair has 6 public schools4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading57%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BLAIR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCHMiddleGrades 68
BLAIR ARBOR PARK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementaryGrades 35
BLAIR NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -12
BLAIR SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -12
DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime65% below national
Blair137
Nebraska199
United States386
7% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime61% below national
Blair771
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
50% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Blair Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Blair.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Washington County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Blair is in Washington County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Blair sits in Washington County. Elevation ~326 m.

Map of Blair
Blair, NE
Where Blair is
OmahaLincolnBellevueGrand IslandKearneyFremontBlair
Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Castetter, Abraham, HouseCongregational Church of BlairCrowell, C. C., Jr., HouseTrinity Seminary BuildingBlair High SchoolLong Creek SchoolWashington County CourthouseBertrand Site
Notable people from Blair
Megan HuntClete BlakemanGene WilliamsOtto Diller SchmidtTom SeatonKent BellowsKent RogertLynn Madsen
People searches in Blair
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Omaha (20 mi)Fremont (20 mi)Ralston (24 mi)La Vista (25 mi)Papillion (28 mi)Bellevue (29 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Blair, NE (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Blair, Nebraska.

Edward Lavern Moore, 54
Blair · Washington County · 68008
AKA Edward L Moore

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Blair — frequently asked

What is the population of Blair, Nebraska?
Blair has a population of about 7,868, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Blair?
The median home value in Blair is $211,000, and the median gross rent is $941/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Blair safe? What is the crime rate?
Blair Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 137 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Blair face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washington County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, tornado.
How many schools are in Blair?
Blair has 6 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Blair?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Blair. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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