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Blanchard, Louisiana

town · Caddo Parish

At a glance

3,437
Population
$208,600
Median home value (all homes)
31% below U.S. median
$151,879
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$842/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$75,069
Median household income
4% below U.S. median
21.7 min
Average commute
95.7%
Homes with broadband
57.56%
Locations with fiber available
8.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost28% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates88.7%
College graduates20.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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