At a Glance
Median Income
$59,783
$29,049 per capita
Home Value
$147,400
Zillow: $272,410
Median Rent
$889/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
19.1% 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+
3.5 / 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 $59,783 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,049. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,219 business establishments, including 355 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bluff City is $147,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,410. Median rent is $889/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
14.8% of adults in Bluff City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
90.6% 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 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,268
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,296/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,783
Per Capita$29,049
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$11,880M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,193
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,400
Rent$889
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$272,410
Housing Units1,004
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,612/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,543 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed305 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Bluff City was founded in 1887.
The median home in Bluff City was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 305 Mbps.
There are 355 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.