Bland, MO

Bland, Missouri

Bland, Missouri, in Gasconade county, is 58 miles SE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 76 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 565 people in the city.

The People and Families of Bland

In Bland, about 52% of adults are married. In Bland, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bland had a median family income of $34,659.

Bland Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Bland is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Bland, 96% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Bland.

High Points

Bland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Bland, MO

Comparing Bland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Bland Almanac

Bland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bland Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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