At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$19,394 per capita
Home Value
$117,200
Zillow: $179,030
Violent Crime
183/100K
3,296/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Blanca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blanca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blanca a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blanca residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,394. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blanca is $117,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,030. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Blanca reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,296/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Blanca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blanca has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population326
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$19,394
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$126M
Avg Weekly Wage$781
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,200
Rent
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$179,030
Housing Units146
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property3,296/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death20,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,762 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Blanca was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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