BlaineWI
A town of 210.
Is Blaine a good place to live?
Blaine’s median age is 65.3 years, above both the Wisconsin town median (42.1 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 363 in Wisconsin we compare has a lower January low than Blaine. 18% of the land in Blaine is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Burnett County Forest, 26,567 acres with 40.1 miles of trail. Blaine has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
210 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Blaine: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Blaine, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Blaine.
Blaine faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 80% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Blaine has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Blaine for work: only 2% work in town. 16% of Blaine residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Blaine has lost 39 jobs, to 38 in 2023.
| Blaine | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Blaine has set aside 17.8% of its land for conservation
67 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. Blaine’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Burnett County Forest | 40.1 mi | 26,567 |
| 2. Namekagon Barrens State Wildlife Area | 24.3 mi | 6,796 |
| 3. Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway | — | 1,655 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Blaine, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Blaine has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Blaine is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, more of Blaine’s adults have diabetes
17% of adults have diabetes in Blaine. Of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Blaine. 21% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Blaine.
| Blaine | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Blaine | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.8% | 19% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.2% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Blaine
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Blaine; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Blaine residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
98% of working residents leave Blaine for work
Where Blaine’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Blaine
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Blaine, WI a good place to live?
Blaine has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.