At a Glance
Median Income
$43,333
$19,963 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
Zillow: $105,138
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
21.2% smoking rate
How Blanco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blanco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blanco a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blanco residents earn a median household income of $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,963. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,046 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blanco is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,138. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
13.6% of adults in Blanco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blanco has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population80
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density121/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$19,963
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,331M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$105,138
Housing Units50
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,462/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation703 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Blanco was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.