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Blanding, UT
City in San Juan County, Utah.
Population
3,275
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
249
ZIP codes
0
Blanding and its ZIP codes
Blanding at a glance
- Blanding is about 6.1 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,797 a year, 25% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $305,800 (38% below Utah) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Blanding, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blanding, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,797
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$305,800
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
30.5%
Median age
30.8
Average commute
15.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (257), Mexican Americans (132), Irish Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Blanding.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,268
4,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,972
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.2M
FY 2026, $6,352 per person
How people get to work
Blanding, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 15.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blanding, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,361
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blanding, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Blanding
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White MesaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 15.6 |
| MonticelloCity | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| BluffTown | 25 mi | 36.6 |
| Montezuma CreekCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 12 |
| Tselakai DezzaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blanding, UT in?
- Blanding is in San Juan County, Utah.
- What is the population of Blanding, UT?
- About 3,275 people live in Blanding, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blanding?
- Nearby places include White Mesa (12 mi), Monticello (19 mi), Bluff (25 mi), Montezuma Creek (28 mi), Tselakai Dezza (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023