Blanchard, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caddo Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,452
Population
995/sq mi density
$80,142
Median Income
$31,076 per capita
$212,500
Home Value
$136,469 Zillow
$844
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
120
Violent Crime/100K
569 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$80,142 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Blanchard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6027°N, 93.8831°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Caddo Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Shreveport Regional (SHV) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Blanchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 49°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.7").