Blanchard, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 29 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -52.5%
Males: 22  (76.5%)
Females: (23.5%)
Median resident age:

49.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51630

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,141 (it was $37,917 in 2000)
Blanchard:

$43,141
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,729 (it was $15,226 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $56,258 (it was $12,500 in 2000)
Blanchard:

$56,258
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $43,041; detached houses: $42,944
March 2022 cost of living index in Blanchard: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (33.3%), Irish (33.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/11/1880

Elevation: 1010 feet

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 129 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Blanchard city:

1.6% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (57.4 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (62.7 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (401.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Blanchard, MO (0.8 miles),
Northboro, IA (2.0 miles),
Coin, IA (2.3 miles ),
College Springs, IA (2.4 miles ),
Westboro, MO (2.5 miles),
Elmo, MO (2.6 miles),
Braddyville, IA (3.2 miles),
Clearmont, MO (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 40.58 N, Longitude: 95.22 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

Distribution of median household income in Blanchard, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Blanchard, IA in 2022

Blanchard satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+8.9%).

Average climate in Blanchard, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Blanchard-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.8 miles away from the Blanchard city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 tornado 6.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 28 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Blanchard-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 345% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 301.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 359.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 262.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 35.8 miles away from Blanchard center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 17.6 miles away from Blanchard center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 242.2 miles away from Blanchard center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Page County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Blanchard topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Blanchard:

  • TARKIO REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; TARKIO, MO)
  • GOLDENROD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CLARINDA, IA)
  • WESTRIDGE QUALITY CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CLARINDA, IA)
  • SHENANDOAH DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SMC HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • ELM HEIGHTS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Blanchard:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 24 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Highland Community College (about 50 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Bellevue University (about 54 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 57 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 61 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 62 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 62 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Blanchard Elevator (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Blanchard: Blanchard United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Page County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Blanchard:

Marital status in Blanchard, IA
  • Never married: 3.1%
  • Now married: 50.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 43.6%

For population 25 years and over in Blanchard:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

2.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Blanchard, IA (based on Page County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,91925
Evangelical Protestant2,90224
Catholic7742
Other6453
None6,692-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Here:

5.66 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

8.81 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Page County:

28.8%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.8%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,700
Totals for Government 0$0 5$1,700

Blanchard government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $4,000 ($137.93)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($103.45)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($68.97)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($34.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($34.48)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($34.48)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($34.48)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($34.48)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($68.97)

Blanchard government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($68.97)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($34.48)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($103.45)
  • Tax - Property: $3,000 ($103.45)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $3,000 ($103.45)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($34.48)

Blanchard government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $9,000 ($310.34)

Strongest AM radio stations in Blanchard:

  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Blanchard:

  • KRSS (93.5 FM; TARKIO, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KKBZ (99.3 FM; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)
  • KNIM-FM (97.1 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NODAWAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KNCY-FM (103.1 FM; AUBURN, NE; Owner: RADIO 2000 NE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Blanchard:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 40.0mTotal length
  • 620Total average daily traffic
  • 83Total average daily truck traffic
  • 620Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BLANCHARD, 3.2 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 40.618583 Lon: -95.259417), Overall height: 53.6 m, Call Sign: WHT358, Licensee ID: L00896575,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 03/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2011, Certifier: Robert A Esty, Registrant: International Communications Group, Inc. D/B/A Corban Networks


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W9COH, Licensee ID: L00394314, Grant Date: 03/16/2005, Expiration Date: 06/07/2015, Cancellation Date: 06/08/2017, Certifier: Larry R Jackson, Registrant: Larry R Jackson, Blanchard, IA 51630


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Blanchard, IA
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Electricity


Blanchard compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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