Blanket, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
360 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$77,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$486 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$265 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
4
Brownwood Urban Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
5
Brownwood Urban Area
5
Texas
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 85% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (85%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 45
Feb 2 0 49
Mar 2 0 56
Apr 2 0 65
May 4 0 73
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 2 0 82
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 3 0 66
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 1 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Blanket School
<1 miles, SW · 2.8star
Sidney School
9 miles, NE · 2.8star
Early Middle
10 miles, W · 3.7star
Early Hs
10 miles, W · 4.1star
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Colleges

Howard Payne University
14 miles, W · 1.9star
Cisco College
42 miles, N · 1.4star
Tarleton State University
43 miles, E · 2.3star
Ranger College
44 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Eastland Memorial Hospital
40 miles, N · 4.1star
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Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
66 miles, NW · 1star
Robert Gray Army Airfield
77 miles, SE · 1star
Waco Regional Airport
93 miles, SE · 1star
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