Blanca, CO
Living in Blanca
Bikeability32
Walkability75
Commute98
Public Transit33
Affordability100
Public Safety79
Airports6
Hospitals88
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
498Population+162 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian16%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school34%
High school graduate24%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K38%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance42%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office12%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked8%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$79kMedian Home Value+$3.7k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$503Median Monthly Rent+$175 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home23%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K18%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity2%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas69%
Utility gas6%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blanca
United States45
Colorado43
Costilla County24
Property Crime in Blanca
United States48
Colorado55
Costilla County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Feb | 22 | 0 | 17 |
| Mar | 32 | 1 | 21 |
| Apr | 40 | 1 | 15 |
| May | 49 | 1 | 4 |
| Jun | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 42 | 1 | 7 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 15 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blanca
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blanca, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blanca, CO
Trinity Lutheran School
20 miles, W
St Peter's Lutheran School
35 miles, W
High Valley Christian School
44 miles, NW
Holy Trinity Academy
58 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Blanca, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo
79 miles, NE
Colorado College
104 miles, N
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
107 miles, N
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
108 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blanca, CO
San Luis Valley Health
20 miles, W
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital
28 miles, SW
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
40 miles, E
Rio Grande Hospital
49 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Blanca, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
81 miles, NE
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
104 miles, NE
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
108 miles, NW
Durango-La Plata County Airport
125 miles, W