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BlancoOK

A town of 76, settled in 1901.

Population
76
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$100K
Census ACS
Household income
$43K
median
Median age
36.5
years

Is Blanco a good place to live?

Blanco has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

76 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Pittsburg · 5 miSavanna · 7 miKiowa · 8 miAlderson · 11 miMcAlester · 12 miKrebs · 13 mi
Getting set up

Moving to Blanco: who provides what

Blanco is unincorporated, so Pittsburg County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerPeople's Electric Cooperative15.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAdamson RWD #821 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesPittsburg CountyPittsburg County provides services here
SchoolsPittsburg Public SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereSecretary, Pittsburg County Election BoardPittsburg County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes74528, 7450174528 82% · 74501 18%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 Blanco.

Natural hazards

Blanco faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding

Expected losses in Blanco break down as 37% from inland flooding and 23% from wildfires. Compared with 76% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is higher.

76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
76High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingWildfireTornadoes
Full pageBlanco’s hazards pageOpen the page
What it facesHigh riskFlood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on recordPast disasters26 disaster declarations · Declared for the countyGet ready2.3 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Blanco has four seasons and hot summers

In Blanco, the peak summer temperature is 93°F.

93°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter31–54°
Spring50–72°
Summer69–91°
Fall51–74°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
Full pageBlanco’s climate pageOpen the page
A year of weatherJuly highs 93°, January lows 29°Rain & snow47″ of rain a year · Rain a yearHeating & coolingBoth heating and coolingThen and now+0.1° vs. the 20th century · About the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Blanco stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with more of its adults who sleep under 7 hours

In Blanco, 18% of adults report frequent physical distress. Just over a fifth of adults smoke cigarettes in the town, above both the Oklahoma town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). On the CDC’s 32 measures, Blanco is ahead of Oklahoma on 1 and behind on 15. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 7 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Blanco.

BlancoOklahoma townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)47%40%35%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)44%38%36%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)18%16%14%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)17%14%12%
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better16 too close to call15 worse
What stands outBlancoOK
More adults treating high blood pressure79.6%76.3%
More older adults who have lost all their teeth25.6%16.4%
Mcalester Regional Health Center
16.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
Full pageBlanco’s health reportOpen the page
Everyday habitsMore smokersHospitals & doctors nearby16.1 miles to an ER · Mcalester Regional Health CenterHow adults are doingMore adults in frequent physical distressEvery CDC estimateBetter than OK on 1 of 32

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Blanco

16pages on Blanco
The big questions
HealthBetter than OK on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingWork & commute$43K median household incomeNatural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 76% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
PlacesAttractions3 nearby · Garrard Ardeneum 13 miLibraryMcalester Public LibraryColleges
The story
HistorySettled 1901Famous people3 born in BlancoClimate93° summer highs
Day to day
NewsWeatherHandbookTown SquareNeighbors
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Blanco; the nearest are

Eastern Oklahoma State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wilburton27.6 mi$4,947 in-state tuitionEast Central UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ada50.6 mi$8,032 in-state tuition

About 0 of every 100 Blanco residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.

Prices by family income, graduation and earnings →

Famous people from Blanco

3 notable people were born in Blanco.

See all 3 →
Gene StipeAmerican politician · 1926–2012
Royce H. SavageUnited States federal judge · 1904–1993
P
Pryor McBeeMajor League Baseball player · 1901–1963

Questions about Blanco

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Blanco, OK a good place to live?

Blanco has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

What is Blanco, OK known for?

3 notable people were born here, including Gene Stipe and Royce H. Savage.