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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7435°N, 85.1721°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Wells County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Bluffton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.0").