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Blanding, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · San Juan County County
Blanding, UT
At a Glance
How Blanding Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blanding's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Blanding a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Blanding residents earn a median household income of $63,333 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,836. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blanding is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,314. Median rent is $869/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Blanding reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,451/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Blanding hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blanding has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.