At a Glance
Median Income
$63,375
$25,396 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,746/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Blanche Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blanche's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blanche a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blanche residents earn a median household income of $63,375 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,396. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 804 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Blanche reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,746/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Blanche hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blanche has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,375
Per Capita$25,396
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$1,714M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$300,388
Housing Units147
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,746/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation911 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Blanche was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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