At a Glance
Median Income
$55,212
$49,729 per capita
Home Value
$282,500
Zillow: $515,199
Violent Crime
149/100K
1,438/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.2%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
248 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 $515,199. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Blanchard reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,438/100K.
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 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population625
Median Age66.4 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$515,199
Housing Units372
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent149/100K
Property1,438/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,636/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI33 (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.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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