Bluff, UT

Utah

Bluff is a small town in Utah with a population of 179. Residents earn $53,973 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
179 Population 5/sq mi density
$53,973 Median Income $41,663 per capita
$410,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,973 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$410,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,973
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $410,000
45% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 67.8%
101% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.8%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population179
Median Age68.6 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,973
Per Capita$41,663
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$823M

Housing

C
Home Value$410,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain7.3 in/yr
Elevation4,785 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.8%
High School+86.0%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
CommuteN/A
Broadband40.0%
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Is Bluff a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bluff receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Bluff offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bluff is $53,973, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bluff is $410,000, 45% above the national median. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Bluff is a highly educated community — 67.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Bluff experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches, including 7.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Bluff has a population of 179 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 68.6 years, 76% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.3%), with 30.7% Hispanic, 30.7% Asian.

Population

179
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
68.6yrs
Median Age
76% above US avg
36.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 30.2%
Female 69.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bluff vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only64.2%
18% below US avg
Spanish35.8%
167% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bluff vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bluff is $53,973, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Bluff vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,973
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,663
Avg Weekly Wage$956
IRS Avg AGI$54,640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)386
County GDP$823M

Business (County)

Restaurants51
Healthcare31
Retail41
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,809
20% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.69%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home24.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bluff is $410,000, 45% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$410,000
45% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,809
20% below US avg
Effective Rate0.69%
In Bluff, 29.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.4% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bluff vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.8%
7% below US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma11.8%
COPD6.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking10.8%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Checkup Rate72.2%
Premature Death14,025/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.0/10
Exercise Access34.2%
Healthcare Facilities31

Crime Rates: Bluff vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Bluff has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall7.3 inches
81% below US avg
Snowfall7.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,785 ft (1,458 m)
Area36.6 sq mi (94.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates37.2903°N, 109.5961°W
County FIPS49037
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 67.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (101% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.3-point margin. 40.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.1%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 16.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+67.8%
101% above US avg
High School+86.0%
School Test Score5.82
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area36.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access40.0%
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants51
Retail Stores41

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home24.4%

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