Blanchard, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,452 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,142 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$212,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$534 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$722 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Caddo Parish
7
Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area
7
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Caddo Parish
8
Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 4 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 3 0 83
Aug 3 0 83
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 39, LA State House District 1, LA
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Schools

Donnie Bickham Middle School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Blanchard Elementary School
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Northwood High School
2 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy
5 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Southern University at Shreveport
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc
10 miles, S • 3.2 star
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport
11 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
11 miles, S • 1.4 star
East Texas Regional Airport
51 miles, W • 1 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
90 miles, W • 1 star
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