Blanchard, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Page County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
31 Population 155/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $54,261 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $193,467 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Blanchard, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$54,261 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $193,467
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Blanchard Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blanchard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blanchard a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blanchard residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,261. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blanchard is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,467. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

0.0% of adults in Blanchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blanchard has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans48.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$54,261
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$811M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$193,467
Housing Units17
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation994 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Blanchard was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
58.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.