What are the schools like in Blanket, TX?

Blanket is served primarily by BLANKET ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Blanket?

The median household income in Blanket, TX is $54,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Blanket, TX?

Blanket has an average high temperature of 59.5°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Blanket, TX?

Blanket has a violent crime rate of 311.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1690.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blanket, TX a Good Place to Live?

Blanket is a small town of 388 in Texas, with a median household income of $54,583 and a 0.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Blanket stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blanket is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Blanket metro area.

Metric	Blanket, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Blanket's violent crime rate is 311.6 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

311.6 /100k

Property Crime

1690.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Blanket is served primarily by BLANKET ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Blanket, TX	National Avg
School District	BLANKET ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blanket sees average highs of 59.5°F in January and 96.5°F in July, with 30.7 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blanket, TX
Average High — January	59.5°F
Average High — July	96.5°F
Annual Precipitation	30.7"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Blanket, TX	National Avg
Population	388	—
Median Age	44.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Zephyr, TX 10 mi Early, TX 10 mi Comanche, TX 12 mi May, TX 13 mi Brownwood, TX 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Blanket

Blanket, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76432

Blanket vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blanket, TX affordable or expensive?

Blanket has a median home value of $89,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $54,583.

What is the crime rate in Blanket, TX?

Blanket's violent crime rate is 311.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1690.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blanket?

Public schools in Blanket are operated by BLANKET ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Blanket, TX a good place to live?

Blanket, TX has a population of 388, a median household income of $54,583, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. 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 Blanket?

Blanket averages 59.5°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.7 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blanket?

Blanket, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76432.

What is the population of Blanket?

The population of Blanket, Texas is 388 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blanket?

Key numbers for living in Blanket: median home $89,500, median household income $54,583, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blanket side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.