At a Glance
Median Income
$72,917
$39,430 per capita
Home Value
$78,700
Zillow: $61,053
Median Rent
$625/mo
15.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.8% smoking rate
How Bluffs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bluffs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bluffs a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bluffs residents earn a median household income of $72,917 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,430. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bluffs is $78,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $61,053. Median rent is $625/month, with 15.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
18.4% of adults in Bluffs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluffs has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population586
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density658/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,917
Per Capita$39,430
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,700
Rent$625
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$61,053
Housing Units310
Rent Burden15.6%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,555/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation473 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bluffs was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.