Bluffton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Wells County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,539 Population 1,236/sq mi density
$57,929 Median Income $30,105 per capita
$136,800 Home Value $189,676 Zillow
$816 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
181 Violent Crime/100K 761 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,929 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,800 home value, $816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bluffton, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,929
23% below
$30,105 per capita
Home Value
$136,800
51% below
Zillow: $189,676
Median Rent
$816/mo
30% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
52% below
761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Bluffton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bluffton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
49%
Rent
70%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bluffton 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

Bluffton residents earn a median household income of $57,929 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,105. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bluffton is $136,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,676. Median rent is $816/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Bluffton reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 761/100K.

Education

16.5% of adults in Bluffton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bluffton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,539
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,929
Per Capita$30,105
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,800
Rent$816
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$189,676
Housing Units4,820
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent181/100K
Property761/100K

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation814 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Bluffton was founded in 1838.
The median home in Bluffton was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.