Blanchard, Louisiana

About Blanchard

Set in the northwestern part of Louisiana, Blanchard is a small town counting 3,371 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Blanchard is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 971 residents per square mile.

📰 Blanchard News Today

• William Nicholas BLANCHARD The Press Democrat · Aug 13
• Obituary information for Sylvan Paul Blanchard Martin & Castille Funeral Home · May 14
• Carmello Mayo Leo Casciari, Sr. Obituary (2026) - Natchitoches, LA - Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home - Natchitoches Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Blanchard residents voice concerns over proposed Amazon data center at town hall KSLA · Feb 23
• Driver caught, arrested after 120 MPH pursuit in Blanchard KTALnews.com · Jun 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Blanchard Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Blanchard — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Blanchard

• China Wok Buffet
• Johnny's Pizza House — pizza
• Monjunis — italian
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Shane's — seafood
• Silver Star Smokehouse Express
• Trejo's — mexican
• Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Jubilee Zoo · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Blanchard

• Greenmoor Park reviews ★
• Richard Fleming Park reviews ★
• Soda Lake State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
• Soda Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Blanchard

🏘️ Nearby Communities