At a Glance
Median Income
$53,973
$41,663 per capita
Home Value
$410,000
Zillow: $324,314
Violent Crime
165/100K
2,451/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.8%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bluff a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bluff residents earn a median household income of $53,973 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,663. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bluff is $410,000 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,314. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Bluff reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,451/100K.
Education
67.8% of adults in Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(101% above the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluff has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population179
Median Age68.6 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,973
Per Capita$41,663
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$823M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
C
Home Value$410,000
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$324,314
Housing Units61
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property2,451/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death14,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,785 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.8%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+54.1%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Bluff was founded in 1880.
The median home in Bluff was built in 1978.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
47.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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