Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Bluffton is a small city in Indiana with a population of 10,539. Residents earn $57,929 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bluffton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bluffton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bluffton is $57,929, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bluffton is $136,800, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $816 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Bluffton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 10 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,504 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Bluffton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,929 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,105 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $962 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,980 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 706 |
| County GDP | $1,577M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 63 |
| Retail | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,911 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.13% |
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $136,800 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $178,916 |
| Median List Price | $230,000 |
| Median List Price | $230,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $118 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.0% |
| Price Drops | 41.7% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $816 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,911 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.13% |
| Obesity | 42.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 63 |
| Total Violent | 10.0/100K |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 10.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,504.4/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 451.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,952.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 100.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | D |
| Safety Score | 1.8 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7435°N, 85.1721°W |
| County FIPS | 18179 |
Winner: Republican by 57.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.5% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,236/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 63 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |