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Bluffs, IL
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Bluffs, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Bluffs a Good Place to Live?
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 0.9% (75% 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.
Safety & Crime
Bluffs reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 308/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.