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Blue Grass, IA
City in Scott County, Iowa.
Population
1,972
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
624
ZIP codes
0
Blue Grass and its ZIP codes
Blue Grass at a glance
- Blue Grass is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 168th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $92,981 a year, 24% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,500 (7% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,229 a month.
Local data for Blue Grass, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blue Grass, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,981
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$222,500
Median rent
$1,229/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (677), Irish Americans (342), Mexican Americans (180).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Blue Grass.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,669
92,986 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
How people get to work
Blue Grass, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blue Grass, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,118
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
553
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blue Grass, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Blue Grass
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontpelierCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| BuffaloCity | 4.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Andalusia, ILVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| WalcottCity | 6.5 mi | 3.1 |
| StocktonCity | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| DavenportCity | 8.4 mi | 64.2 |
| Edgington, ILCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| Taylor Ridge, ILCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| FairportCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Rock Island, ILCity | 9.9 mi | 17.5 |
| MaysvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DurantCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Illinois City, ILCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Milan, ILVillage | 11 mi | 6.3 |
| Oak Grove, ILVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blue Grass, IA in?
- Blue Grass is in Scott County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Blue Grass, IA?
- About 1,972 people live in Blue Grass, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blue Grass?
- Nearby places include Montpelier (4.2 mi), Buffalo (4.5 mi), Andalusia, IL (5.2 mi), Walcott (6.5 mi), Stockton (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023