What are the schools like in Blanca, CO?

Blanca is served primarily by Sierra Grande School District No. R-30. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.5:1.

What is the median household income in Blanca?

The median household income in Blanca, CO is $50,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.4%.

What is the weather like in Blanca, CO?

Blanca has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.0 inches.

Blanca, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Blanca, CO affordable or expensive?

Blanca's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blanca is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $96,300 and the median rent is $929 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Blanca, CO?

Crime rate data for Blanca is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Blanca, CO a Good Place to Live?

Blanca is a small town of 321 in Colorado, with a median household income of $50,125 and a 15.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Blanca stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Blanca is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blanca city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.6

Blanca's overall cost of living index is 90.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blanca costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Blanca, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$929	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Blanca is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Blanca is served primarily by Sierra Grande School District No. R-30. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Blanca, CO	National Avg
School District	Sierra Grande School District No. R-30	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blanca sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 10.4 inches of annual precipitation and 30.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blanca, CO
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	10.4"
Annual Snowfall	30.0"

Demographics

Metric	Blanca, CO	National Avg
Population	321	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Garland, CO 4 mi San Acacio, CO 16 mi San Luis, CO 17 mi Alamosa East, CO 18 mi Alamosa, CO 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Blanca

Blanca, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81123

Blanca vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blanca, CO affordable or expensive?

Blanca's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blanca roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $96,300 and median rent is $929/month.

What is the crime rate in Blanca, CO?

Crime data for Blanca is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Blanca?

Public schools in Blanca are operated by Sierra Grande School District No. R-30. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Blanca, CO a good place to live?

Blanca, CO has a population of 321, a median household income of $50,125, and an unemployment rate of 15.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Blanca?

Blanca averages 36.5°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.4 inches with about 30.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blanca?

Blanca, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81123.

What is the population of Blanca?

The population of Blanca, Colorado is 321 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blanca?

Key numbers for living in Blanca: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $96,300, median household income $50,125, schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blanca side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.