Blanchard Cityhall in 2023, 2023
Blanchard’s story
120 years in pictures
Census counts: 629 in 1910, 8,879 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2023 and 2 maps from 1965 on.
- 1906Blanchard is settled
BlanchardOK
A town of 10,013, settled in 1906. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: DanFromOklahoma · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
10,013
2025 Census estimate · +13.5% since 2020
Typical home
$322K
+2.2% in a year
Household income
$91K
median
Median age
39.6
years
Jobs based here
1,979
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#4 of 131 in OK
Is Blanchard a good place to live?
Blanchard is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades A− overall, 4th among Oklahoma's 131 graded towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its schools outperform 90% of the state's. It also does better than most on safety: it reports less crime per resident than 77% of U.S. towns. A typical home there costs about $322K, 4.5 years of the Oklahoma City metro’s $72K median household income. Only 16 of Oklahoma’s 229 towns score higher on health.
What makes Blanchard stand out
Where Blanchard beats most towns.
BLANCHARD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Es | PK–2 | 543 |
| Blanchard Intermediate Es | 3–5 | 460 |
| Blanchard MS | 6–8 | 454 |
SchoolsA
#1 of the 130 Oklahoma towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Blanchard0.3
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
SafetyA−
93% less violent crime than OK
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Blanchard has grown 31% since 2010
7,670 counted in 2010 and 8,879 in 2020; an estimated 10,013 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 13.5% since 2020, after 15.8% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Blanchard grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oklahoma), ordered by how far Blanchard is from typical.
SchoolsAOpen →Hazard risktornadoes tops the listC−Open →SafetyA−Open →HealthNorman Regional 10.1 miles awayBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.7 of 20; 1.4% of households have no car; 1.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Jobs & income$91K median household incomeB−Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 8% conserved landC−Open →History3 notable people born hereD−Open →Civic life2.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Blanchard: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Blanchard, and how to reach them.
PowerOklahoma Electric Coop12.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBlanchard water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Blanchard’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, McClain County Election BoardMcClain County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP codes73010, 7306573010 98% · 73065 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Blanchard.
Blanchard has schools in the top 5% of Oklahoma, fares better on crime within Oklahoma than nationally and looks healthier within Oklahoma than nationally.
SchoolsA
Blanchard earns an A for schools
Its A ranks #1 of the 130 Oklahoma towns we grade for schools.
Its public schools are run by the Blanchard school district. Three of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Blanchard HS, with 773 students.
90%of OK districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 | 543 | – |
| Blanchard HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 773 | A− |
| Blanchard Intermediate EsTop results in townGrades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 | 460 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade B−
Blanchard earns a B− for cost of living
The median property tax bill is $2,592, against $1,599 across Oklahoma, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
80% of Blanchard households own their home, above both Oklahoma’s towns (62%) and U.S. towns (73%). The typical Blanchard home is worth about $322,000, up 2.2% in a year, 46% above the Oklahoma typical home.
$322KZillow home value
| Blanchard | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 80% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $962 a month | $870 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Blanchard$322K
Oklahoma$221K
Market temperature
55
days on market
98.3%
sale-to-list price
+2.2%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyA−
Violent crime in Blanchard is lower than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
At 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 95% of Oklahoma’s graded towns. Reported crimes fell from 85 to 51 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
At 0.3 per 1,000 residents, Blanchard’s violent crime rate is below both the Oklahoma town median (2.7) and the median of U.S. towns (1.6). Blanchard’s property crime rate is 4.7 per 1,000 residents.
77%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Blanchard | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.3 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.7 per 1,000 residents | 14.1 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Blanchard0.3
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Blanchard4.7
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
77th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
95th
percentile among OK towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
48
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Blanchard has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Jobs based here grew from 1,245 in 2013 to 1,979.
Most working residents leave Blanchard for work: only 10% work in town. The average trip to work in Blanchard is 29 minutes. Jobs based in Blanchard grew to 1,979 in 2023, 734 more than in 2013.
10%work in town
| Blanchard | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 10% | 22% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Blanchard10%
Oklahoma City37%
Norman10%
Chickasha4%
Newcastle3%
21 mi
median commute distance
1,979
jobs based in Blanchard
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 40% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
High risk in Blanchard, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities. Since 1987, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Blanchard.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
7
paid flood claims since 1987
12
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Blanchard, expect four seasons and hot summers
Blanchard has chilly winters and hot summers. July afternoons reach 94°, January nights drop to 28° and about 6 inches of snow falls in a winter.
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–53°
Spring49–72°
Summer69–92°
Fall50–74°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Apr 3
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Blanchard is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
Within Oklahoma it is healthier than 89% of the 131 graded towns: much of Oklahoma scores lower on these measures. Its widest gap with Oklahoma is tooth loss: 10.5% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 16.4% statewide.
Blanchard beats the Oklahoma average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 17% of Blanchard adults say their health is fair or poor. Among 131 Oklahoma towns, just 6 have a lower share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Blanchard.
60%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Blanchard | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 23% | 19% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 21% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
15 better17 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Blanchard | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.5% | 16.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12% | 18.5% |
Norman Regional
10.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
89th
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Oklahoma overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 41% of residents (37% statewide). Blanchard has grown 14% since 2020, to 10,013 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 34% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Blanchard.
39.6median age · OK 37
| Blanchard | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 20% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 25% | 22% |
BlanchardOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school31%
Some college26%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
About 89 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.4 points). Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Blanchard | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.9% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.4% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.6% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.4% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.4% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.5% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.6% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.9% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.4% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.6% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
#78for trails in OK
| Blanchard | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 8.1% | 6.9% | 4.3% |
8.1%
conserved · 1,562 of 19,393 acres
2.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lions Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 26 attractions →Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and 19 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Blanchard. Close and well known come first.
13 mi Stadium & arenaGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
24 mi MuseumOklahoma City National Memorial419K visitors a year
28 mi MuseumNational Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum32 mi Theme parkFrontier City
19 mi MuseumMuseum of Osteology28 mi Zoo & aquariumOklahoma City Zoo and Botanical GardenSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium: Toniklemm, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Oklahoma City National Memorial: User:Dual Freq, CC BY 2.5 · National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Osteology: SkeletonsRCool, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Blanchard
20pages on Blanchard
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 90% of OK districts · 4 schoolsSafetyA−0.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than OK on 15 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$322K typical home · up 2.2% in a yearWork & commuteB−$91K median household income · 1,979 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 69% of U.S. communities · tornadoes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Blanchard
University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusUniversity or college · Public · Norman13.1 mi$9,797 in-state tuitionRandall UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Moore14.2 mi$17,714 tuitionMid-America Christian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Oklahoma City14.4 mi$21,294 tuition
About 7 of every 100 Blanchard residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oklahoma.
A commuter town
90% of working residents leave Blanchard for work
Where Blanchard’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,979jobs based in Blanchard
10%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Blanchard
3 notable people were born in Blanchard.
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About Blanchard
City in Oklahoma, United States
Blanchard is a city in McClain and Grady counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 8,879 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 9,663 in 2023. Blanchard is part of a rapidly growing area of northern McClain and Grady counties known as the "Tri-City Area" with Newcastle and Tuttle.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,270 ft
- ZIP code
- 73010
- Area code
- 405
Blanchard’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Blanchard.
NewcastleColeBridge CreekDibbleBlanchard
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OK rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard | #4 | A− | B− | A− | A | B |
| Newcastle | #10 | B+ | C+ | B+ | A− | B |
| Cole | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bridge Creek | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dibble | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Cole, Bridge Creek and Dibble aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Blanchard with a neighbor →
Questions about Blanchard
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Blanchard, OK a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Blanchard grades A− overall, better than 76% of U.S. towns and #4 of 131 in Oklahoma. It grades B for health, A− for safety and A for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Blanchard, OK expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Blanchard, OK known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Bonnie Owens and Tony K. Burris.