Blanket, TX
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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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
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
Climate
| 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
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 85% leaning right.
Liberal (13%) (85%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 91%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 11, TX State Senate District 10, TX State House District 68, TXSchools
Blanket School
<1 miles, SW
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2.8
Sidney School
9 miles, NE
•
2.8
Early Middle
10 miles, W
•
3.7
Early Hs
10 miles, W
•
4.1
Colleges
Howard Payne University
14 miles, W
•
1.9
Cisco College
42 miles, N
•
1.4
Tarleton State University
43 miles, E
•
2.3
Ranger College
44 miles, NE
•
1.4
Hospitals
Brownwood Regional Medical Center
15 miles, W
•
2.3
Comanche County Medical Center
17 miles, E
Coleman County Medical Center Company
37 miles, NW
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1.4
Eastland Memorial Hospital
40 miles, N
•
4.1
Airports
Abilene Regional Airport
66 miles, NW
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1
Robert Gray Army Airfield
77 miles, SE
•
1
Waco Regional Airport
93 miles, SE
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1
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
106 miles, W
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1