With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.
Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.
Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.
Statistic | Blanchard | Idaho | National |
Average one way commute | n/a | 20min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | n/a | 78.3% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | n/a | 10.0% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | n/a | 0.7% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | n/a | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | n/a | 2.8% | 2.8% |
Working from home | n/a | 5.9% | 4.6% |