Why visit Blanco
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 15 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Blanco Pioneer Museum and Blanco State Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Blanco
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blanco
Blanco (Spanish: "white", BLANG-koh) is a city in Blanco County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,682 at the 2020 census. Blanco is a cattle and ranching community.
From the Wikipedia article Blanco, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks12
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Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes15
Mettie’s Mercantile & Tea Shoppe
Cafe · Tea
Mettie’s Mercantile & Tea Shoppe is a premier tea house located in Blanco, TX, and serving the surrounding areas. We specialize in...
620 Pecan Street, Blanco
Su-Mo closed, Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Uptown Blanco Restaurant
Diner · American
Uptown Blanco Restaurant is a premier restaurant located in Blanco, TX & serving the surrounding areas. Specializing in both lunch and...
317 Main Street, Blanco
Su 09:00-14:00, Mo-Tu closed, We-Fr 11:00-21:00, Sa 09:00-21:00
Fat Bottom Grill
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.6 mi
621 Chandler Street, Blanco
Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Milam and Greene Whiskey Distillery and Tasting Room
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
208 Carlie Lane, Blanco
Su,Mo off; Tu,We 12:00-17:00; Th-Sa 12:00-19:00
Real Ale Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.1 mi
231 San Saba Court, Blanco
We-Th 12:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
The 419 Authentic Italian Gelato and Imports
Restaurant · Italian, Ice Cream, Crepe
419 3rd Street, Blanco
Old Ironhorse Saloon
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
621 Chandler Street, Blanco
Mo-Fr 14:00-00:00; Sa 11:00-25:00; Su 12:00-00:00
Blanco River Pizza Company
Restaurant · Pizza
306 Pecan Street, Blanco
3 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
29 Main Street, Blanco
Blanco Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.4 mi
102 Main Street, Blanco
Blanco United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
61 Pecan Street, Blanco
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Blanco
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 35°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 39°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 37°F | 2.2 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Blanco Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Blanco County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-07-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 39 miles away.
- Canyon Lake 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Timberwood Park 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Fair Oaks Ranch 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Boerne 29 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Fredericksburg 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Lakeway 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Scenic Oaks 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- New Braunfels 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- San Marcos 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Kyle 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Blancotx2, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blanco County Courthouse (Old), Blanco, Texas Historical Marker (8691845468), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, Public domain
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