At a Glance
Violent Crime
336/100K
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
34.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Blanford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blanford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blanford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Blanford reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,122/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Blanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blanford has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population154
Median Age15.3 yrs
Density367/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$10,872
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.2%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$155,980
Housing Units62
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property2,122/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation557 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Blanford was built in 1938.
36.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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