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Blanchard, ID
Census-designated place in Bonner County, Idaho.
Population
651
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
438
ZIP codes
0
Blanchard and its ZIP codes
Blanchard at a glance
- Blanchard is about 19 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,012, 24% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,100 (33% below Idaho).
Local data for Blanchard, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blanchard, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,012
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$279,100
Homeownership
85.7%
Bachelor's or higher
58.2%
Median age
59.4
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (205), Dutch Americans (49), Italian Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bonner County. PPP loans are for Blanchard.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,212
16,176 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$450M
FY 2026, $9,549 per person
How people get to work
Blanchard, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other15.2%
- Worked from home31.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blanchard, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
811
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
135
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
27.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blanchard, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Blanchard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit LakeCity | 6.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Newport, WACity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| OldtownCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Priest RiverCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| AtholCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| LacledeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| RathdrumCity | 16 mi | 7 |
| HauserCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| HaydenCity | 19 mi | 10.5 |
| Green Bluff, WACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.1 |
| Post FallsCity | 20 mi | 19.1 |
| Hayden LakeCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Deer Park, WACity | 21 mi | 6.9 |
| State LineCity | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms, WACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8 |
| Dalton GardensCity | 22 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blanchard, ID in?
- Blanchard is in Bonner County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Blanchard, ID?
- About 651 people live in Blanchard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blanchard?
- Nearby places include Spirit Lake (6.7 mi), Newport, WA (11 mi), Oldtown (11 mi), Priest River (12 mi), Athol (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023