Texas
Blanco is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,336. Residents earn $67,292 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blanco receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Blanco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Blanco is $67,292, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Blanco is $253,700, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Blanco is below the national average at 167 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,889 per 100,000, near the national average.
31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Blanco enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 92.4% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,292 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,643 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,235 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,217 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 494 |
| County GDP | $711M |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,798 |
| 151% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.47% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $253,700 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $538,238 |
| Census Median Rent | $930 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $884 |
| 1 Bedroom | $889 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,167 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,623 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,717 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,798 |
| 151% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.47% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,451/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 166.7/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 166.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,888.9/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 388.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,500.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.8 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,307 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0986°N, 98.4171°W |
| County FIPS | 48031 |
Winner: Republican by 52.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.1% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.77 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |