At a Glance
Median Income
$80,142
$31,076 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $136,469
Median Rent
$844/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 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+
3.6 / 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 $80,142 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,076. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,917 business establishments, including 523 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blanchard is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,469. Median rent is $844/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Blanchard reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,239/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Blanchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blanchard has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,452
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density995/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,142
Per Capita$31,076
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$17,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,500
Rent$844
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$136,469
Housing Units1,265
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,239/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary191/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation315 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Blanchard was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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