Blanchard is a small town of 8,708 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $86,964
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blanchard stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Blanchard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blanchard 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: 91.0
Blanchard's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blanchard costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blanchard, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$240,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$920
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,964
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Blanchard's violent crime rate is 110.9 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
110.9 /100k
Property Crime
685.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blanchard is served primarily by BLANCHARD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blanchard, OK
National Avg
School District
BLANCHARD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blanchard sees average highs of 52.5°F in January
and 95.1°F in July,
with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Blanchard's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blanchard roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $240,900 and median rent is $920/month.
Blanchard's violent crime rate is 110.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 685.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blanchard are operated by BLANCHARD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blanchard, OK has a population of 8,708, a median household income of $86,964, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Blanchard averages 52.5°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches
with about 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blanchard, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73010.
The population of Blanchard, Oklahoma is 8,708 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blanchard: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $240,900, median household income $86,964, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blanchard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
