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Blairsville, IL
Census-designated place in Williamson County, Illinois.
Population
231
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
229
ZIP codes
0
Blairsville and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Williamson County. PPP loans are for Blairsville.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,243
29,573 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$629M
FY 2026, $9,373 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Blairsville, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
849
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
141
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blairsville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Blairsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HurstCity | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| BushVillage | 2.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CambriaVillage | 2.3 mi | 1.4 |
| ColpVillage | 2.5 mi | 0.1 |
| CartervilleCity | 4 mi | 5.3 |
| RoyaltonVillage | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| CrainvilleVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.7 |
| De SotoVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| HerrinCity | 5.8 mi | 9.7 |
| EnergyVillage | 6.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Freeman SpurVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ZeiglerCity | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| CarbondaleCity | 8.1 mi | 17.5 |
| ElkvilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Johnston CityCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| WhiteashCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blairsville, IL in?
- Blairsville is in Williamson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Blairsville, IL?
- About 231 people live in Blairsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blairsville?
- Nearby places include Hurst (1.9 mi), Bush (2.1 mi), Cambria (2.3 mi), Colp (2.5 mi), Carterville (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023