At a Glance
Median Income
$39,063
$21,965 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $69,571
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
58.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
19.9% smoking rate
How Bluff City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bluff City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bluff City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bluff City residents earn a median household income of $39,063 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,965. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bluff City is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,571. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
7.1% of adults in Bluff City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
58.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluff City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population224
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,063
Per Capita$21,965
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$318M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$69,571
Housing Units76
Rent Burden34.7%
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation292 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+58.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband64.2%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bluff City was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.