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Blountstown, FL
City in Calhoun County, Florida.
Population
3,136
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
984
ZIP codes
0
Blountstown and its ZIP codes
Blountstown at a glance
- Blountstown is about 2.4 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,762 a year, 31% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,700 (56% below Florida).
Local data for Blountstown, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blountstown, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,762
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$158,700
Homeownership
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (410), Irish Americans (361), Puerto Ricans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Blountstown.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,247
3,247 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,473
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.6M
FY 2026, $6,201 per person
How people get to work
Blountstown, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blountstown, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
80
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 40°F
63.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blountstown, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
Cities near Blountstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BristolCity | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake MysticCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.5 |
| AlthaTown | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| HosfordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5 |
| Grand RidgeTown | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| SneadsTown | 20 mi | 4.4 |
| GreensboroTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| ChattahoocheeCity | 22 mi | 5.6 |
| GretnaCity | 23 mi | 8.6 |
| WewahitchkaCity | 24 mi | 6.7 |
| MariannaCity | 25 mi | 18.6 |
| AlfordTown | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| QuincyCity | 28 mi | 11.6 |
| SumatraCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blountstown, FL in?
- Blountstown is in Calhoun County, Florida.
- What is the population of Blountstown, FL?
- About 3,136 people live in Blountstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blountstown?
- Nearby places include Bristol (4.1 mi), Lake Mystic (5.2 mi), Altha (10 mi), Hosford (15 mi), Grand Ridge (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023