Bluffton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
260
Population
95/sq mi density
$87,000
Median Income
$32,015 per capita
$176,000
Home Value
$208,346 Zillow
$858
Median Rent
14.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $858/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bluffton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 50.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,360 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4694°N, 95.2339°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otter Tail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Bluffton has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 8°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").