At a Glance
Median Income
$45,417
$25,871 per capita
Home Value
$77,300
Zillow: $305,891
Median Rent
$578/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
14.7% smoking rate
How Blanket Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blanket's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blanket a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blanket residents earn a median household income of $45,417 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,871. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blanket is $77,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,891. Median rent is $578/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
8.1% of adults in Blanket hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blanket has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population360
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density554/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,417
Per Capita$25,871
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$2,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,300
Rent$578
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$305,891
Housing Units168
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain30.6 in/yr
Elevation1,614 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Blanket was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.