Blanco County, Texas
Among the top 8% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
- top 7% for comfortable days
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 12% for monthly owner costs
Blanco County is a county in Texas with about 12,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, income tax, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on sunny days and monthly owner costs.
Official websiteco.blanco.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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71%50%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.5 in2.3 in
muggy 67%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$80k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 43% of US counties
Home Value$310k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$863better than 41% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.09%better than 33% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.94%better than 82% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 67% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.3 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 86% of US counties
Sunny Days196 daysbetter than 14% of US counties
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 23% of US counties
Comfortable Days102 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk33.0better than 65% of US counties
School Quality59.1better than 59% of US counties
Violent Crime548/100kbetter than 67% of US counties
Property Crime701/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Community
Population11,60826th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age49.593rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3358th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0263rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4862nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.5%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)20.0%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 25% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 50% of US counties
Airport Distance41 mibetter than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.2%better than 74% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.89better than 76% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 75% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Blanco County an affordable place to live?
- Blanco County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Blanco County?
- The median home value in Blanco County is $310k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Blanco County?
- Median household income in Blanco County is $80k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Blanco County?
- Median gross rent in Blanco County is $863 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Blanco County safe?
- Blanco County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 548/100k (better than 67%). Property crime is 701/100k.
- What is the weather like in Blanco County?
- Blanco County averages 85°F in July and 51°F in January, with 35.3 in of annual precipitation and about 196 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Blanco County?
- Public-school quality in Blanco County is about average, scoring better than 59% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Blanco County?
- The average one-way commute in Blanco County is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)