At a Glance
Median Income
$68,393
$36,570 per capita
Violent Crime
666/100K
2,577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
76.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $68,393 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,570. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bluff City reports 666 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,577/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Bluff City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
76.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluff City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population37
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female84% / 16%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,393
Per Capita$36,570
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$878M
Avg Weekly Wage$842
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$81,397
Housing Units30
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent666/100K
Property2,577/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,239 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+76.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband13.0%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bluff City was built in 1965.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.