Blanford, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Edgar County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

154 Population 367/sq mi density

51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

336 Violent Crime/100K 2,122 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

336 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

4.5 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Blanford (10)

Cataract Falls

State Park

221 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Fox Ridge State Park

State Park

703 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort’s captu...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Astronomy, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exh...

Weather: The weather in the area is quite typical for the Midwest. The average temperature for the winter months is in the mid 30s, but the summers can often be hot and humid with temperatures reaching into th...

https://www.nps.gov/gero/index.htm

Mccormick's Creek State Park

State Park

1,480 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Prophetstown State Park

State Park

2,200 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Shades State Park

State Park

1,815 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve

State Park

1,749 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Shakamak State Park

State Park

27 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Turkey Run State Park

State Park

866 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Unknown Park

State Park

63 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0