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Blanchard, IA

Iowa

Blanchard is a small town in Iowa with a population of 31. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
31 Population 155/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $54,261 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $181,872 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,750
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Blanchard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population31
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans31.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$54,261
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$811M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$181,872
Housing Units17

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation994 ft (303 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband8.0%
Libraries4

Is Blanchard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blanchard receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Blanchard stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blanchard is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blanchard is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Blanchard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches, including 22.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Blanchard has a population of 31 with a density of 155 people per square mile. The median age is 48.9 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

31
Total Population
155
People / sq mi
48.9yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 71%
Female 29%

Race & Ethnicity

Blanchard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blanchard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blanchard is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Blanchard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,750
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$54,261
Avg Weekly Wage$970
IRS Avg AGI$66,332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)482
County GDP$811M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare56
Retail61
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,347
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.0 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Blanchard is $60,000, 79% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $181,872.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$181,872

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units17
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,347
4% below US avg
Effective Rate5.58%
Blanchard has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall22.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates40.5803°N, 95.2212°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19145
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.4-point margin. 8.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 42.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+93.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density155/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access8.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants32
Retail Stores61

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.0 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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