At a Glance
Median Income
$55,212
$49,729 per capita
Home Value
$282,500
Zillow: $542,177
Bachelor's Degree+
57.2%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
17.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blanchard a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blanchard residents earn a median household income of $55,212 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,729. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,496 business establishments, including 144 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blanchard is $282,500 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $542,177. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
57.2% of adults in Blanchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blanchard has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population625
Median Age66.4 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans22.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,212
Per Capita$49,729
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$2,546M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
B+
Home Value$282,500
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$542,177
Housing Units372
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,636/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,266 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.2%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Blanchard was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.