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Bluffton, OH

Ohio · Hardin County

Bluffton is a small town in Ohio with a population of 3,799. Residents earn $77,382 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,799 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$77,382 Median Income $35,377 per capita
$192,500 Home Value $264,882 Zillow
$834 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 850 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$77,382 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, $834/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K (75% below avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
41.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $77,382
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $192,500
32% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 94/100K
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 41.9%
24% higher than US avg
Median Rent $834
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Bluffton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,799
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,382
Per Capita$35,377
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,365M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,500
Rent$834
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$264,882
Housing Units1,455
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property850/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary189/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Uninsured5.8%
Smoking12.6%
Depression27.7%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation817 ft (249 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score5.61

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Is Bluffton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bluffton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Bluffton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bluffton is $77,382, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bluffton is $192,500, 32% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $834 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Bluffton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 850 per 100,000, 57% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Bluffton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 32.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bluffton has a population of 3,799 with a density of 1,027 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles. The median age is 35.4 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.4% female and 45.6% male. The city is predominantly White (88.5%), with 2.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.8% of residents. 7.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 10.6% of residents have a disability. 97.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,799
Total Population
1,027
People / sq mi
35.4yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bluffton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish 3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bluffton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bluffton is $77,382, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,377. The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants. The cost of living index is 92.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 11.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bluffton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,382
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,377
Avg Weekly Wage$960
IRS Avg AGI$57,072
Gini Index0.422 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)563
County GDP$1,365M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare46
Retail71
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,076
12% below US avg
Cost of Living92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.4 min
Drive Alone69.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Bluffton is $192,500, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $264,882, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 93.4% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $834 (28% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $873 for a one-bedroom to $1,092 for a two-bedroom apartment. 72.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,455 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1970. The average annual property tax is $3,076. 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$192,500
32% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$264,882
Median List Price$174,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$174,900
$/Sq Ft$152
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio93.4%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$834
28% below US avg
Rent Burden30.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.3%
Owner-Occupied72.3%
Renter-Occupied27.7%
Housing Units1,455
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,076
12% below US avg
Effective Rate1.60%
In Bluffton, 35.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.1% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 29.4% have high blood pressure. 12.6% are current smokers. 19.8% report binge drinking. 21.0% are physically inactive, below the national average. 27.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.3% experience frequent mental distress. 5.8% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,402. The dentist ratio is 1:6,083. 56.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Bluffton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.5%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.6%
10% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression27.7%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Uninsured5.8%
33% below US avg
Primary Care1:3,402
Dentists1:6,083
Mental Health1:1,446
Checkup Rate79.4%
Dental Visits67.0%
Premature Death12,366/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access56.2%
Healthcare Facilities46
Bluffton has a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 47.2 per 100,000, robbery at 23.6, rape at 23.6. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 850 per 100,000, 57% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 637, burglary at 189, vehicle theft at 24 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Bluffton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Bluffton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent94.4/100K
75% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape23.6/100K
Robbery23.6/100K
Assault47.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property849.7/100K
57% below US avg
Burglary188.8/100K
Theft637.2/100K
Vehicle Theft23.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
Traffic Accidents62
Avg Accident Severity2.7 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Bluffton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density1,027/sq mi
Coordinates40.8920°N, 83.8878°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 32.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience64.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 94 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 70 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 23 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 123 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 74 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 126 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 74 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 81 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 69 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 31 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 81 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 128 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

420 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,346 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 79 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 75 km 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 28 km 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 18
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 37 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 48 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF3 78 km 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 65 km 1
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 37 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 49 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 94 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 50 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 54 km 6
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 10 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Bluffton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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Bluffton is located in Hardin County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24% above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. 19.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.9% of the vote, a 54.7-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 46 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 69.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.9%
D 22.2%

Winner: Republican by 54.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
Traffic Accidents62
Avg Accident Severity2.7 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.9%
24% above US avg
High School+98.4%
Graduate Degree+19.4%
School Test Score5.61
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,027/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi
CountyHardin County County

Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Avg Download Speed88.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed9.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities46
Restaurants56
Retail Stores71

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.4 min
Drive Alone69.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.5%
Average costs for common services in Bluffton. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $232 ($139–$371)
Specialist Visit $325 ($186–$510)
Urgent Care Visit $186 ($93–$325)
Emergency Room Visit $2,042 ($742–$4,640)
Dental Cleaning $121 ($70–$186)
Dental Filling $232 ($139–$371)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $70 ($46–$111)
Brake Pad Replacement $278 ($139–$464)
Tire Rotation $37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4) $557 ($371–$928)
Battery Replacement $186 ($93–$325)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $93 ($56–$139)
Electrician (Per Hour) $84 ($46–$130)
HVAC Repair $371 ($139–$742)
HVAC System Install $6,496 ($3,712–$11,136)
Roof Repair $928 ($371–$1,856)
Roof Replacement $8,352 ($5,104–$13,920)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,392 ($464–$3,248)
Divorce (Contested) $13,920 ($4,640–$27,840)
DUI Defense $4,640 ($1,856–$9,280)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,392 ($742–$2,784)
Will Preparation $464 ($186–$928)
Trust Preparation $2,320 ($928–$4,640)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $51 ($28–$93)
Hair Coloring (Full) $139 ($70–$232)
Manicure $23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour) $74 ($46–$121)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.80 ($2.78–$5.10)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.25 ($2.32–$4.64)
Loaf of Bread $3.53 ($2.32–$5.10)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.18 ($2.78–$6.03)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.10 ($3.71–$6.96)
Rice (per lb) $0.93 ($0.56–$1.67)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $130 ($74–$232)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $65 ($28–$139)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $65 ($37–$111)
Internet (Monthly) $65 ($37–$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $60 ($28–$93)
Cable TV (Monthly) $79 ($46–$139)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $186 ($70–$464)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,856 ($1,114–$3,248)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $65 ($28–$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.42–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $93 ($28–$232)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$70)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,114 ($557–$2,320)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $928 ($464–$1,856)
After-School Care (Monthly) $371 ($186–$650)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $46 ($23–$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $928 ($371–$2,320)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,600 ($4,640–$27,840)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $56 ($28–$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $93 ($46–$186)
Dog Grooming $56 ($28–$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter $278 ($139–$464)
Cat Spay/Neuter $186 ($93–$371)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$961
Toddler$866
Preschool$758
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$736
Toddler$714
Preschool$671
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Hardin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 1,759 33 $62,879 2.79
Retail Trade 819 67 $28,190 1.07
Accommodation & Food Services 785 47 $18,045 1.12
Wholesale Trade 235 18 $84,237 0.78
Finance & Insurance 212 32 $69,758 0.68
Other Services 199 48 $28,832 0.86
Transportation & Warehousing 167 18 $68,262 0.51
Construction 141 44 $47,674 0.35
Utilities 122 7 $104,225 4.18
Administrative & Waste Services 106 23 $47,567 0.23
Arts & Entertainment 75 7 $11,049 0.58
Information & Technology 56 6 $53,702 0.39
Real Estate 46 17 $28,657 0.39

Colleges & Universities in Bluffton

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Bluffton University Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's 800 61.2% $36,298 $36,298

Hospitals in Bluffton

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
BLUFFTON HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals — Yes (419) 358-9010

Schools in Bluffton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bluffton Elementary School Elementary 542 30 18.1:1
Bluffton High School High 379 20 19.0:1
Bluffton Middle School Middle 283 15 18.9:1
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Radio Stations near Bluffton

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WCNH1 New Hampshire classical music AAC 192 kbps
WUNH 91.3 University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
SoftRock Radio classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Party @ Dan's Rock Radio — AAC 352 kbps
97.5 WOKQ — AAC+ 64 kbps

National Parks Near Bluffton

14 national parks and monuments found near Bluffton.

ParkTypeFee
Alum Creek State Park State Park Free
Buck Creek State Park State Park Free
Delaware State Park State Park Free
Grand Lake St Marys State Park State Park Free
Harbor Point State Park State Park Free
Harrison Lake State Park State Park Free
Independence Dam State Park State Park Free
Indian Lake State Park State Park Free
Kiser Lake State Park State Park Free
Lake Loramie State Park State Park Free
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area State Park Free
Mary Jane Thurston State Park State Park Free
Maumee Bay State Park State Park Free
Van Buren State Park State Park Free

Museums in Bluffton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ELZAY GALLERY OF ARTART MUSEUM4197722160$161,897,394
STAMBAUGH STUDIO THEATRE GALLERYART MUSEUM4197722160$161,897,394
MAZZA MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL ART FROM PICTURE BOOKSART MUSEUM4194345521$129,835,967
GRACE ALBRECHT GALLERYART MUSEUM$35,406,109
HANCOCK HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION4194234433$618,415
HANCOCK HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONHISTORY MUSEUM4194234433$618,415
HANCOCK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION3045644800$588,848
HANCOCK HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOUNDATIONHISTORY MUSEUM4194234433$588,848
ALLEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION4192229426$256,256
NORTHWEST OHIO RAILROAD PRESERVATIO NHISTORY MUSEUM4194232995$57,301
AUGLAIZE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION102 S MAIN STREET
DEWALD FUNK HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION4194210411
EAGLE CREEK HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
FINDLAY AREA MEMBERS OF THE TOLEDO ART MUSEUMART MUSEUM
HANCOCK COUNTY PRESV GUILDHISTORIC PRESERVATION4194222826
LAFAYETTE JACKSON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LIMA MUSEUM OF MILITARY ORDINANCE OF ALLEN COUNTY OHIOGENERAL MUSEUM
LION AND LAMB PEACE ARTS CENTERART MUSEUM4193583207
MAZZA COLLECTIONGENERAL MUSEUM4194344560
SWISS COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8350 BIXEL ROAD
WILSON FOOTBALL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM217 NORTH LIBERTY STREET

Libraries in Bluffton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FINDLAY HANCOCK CNTY DIST PUBLIC LIBRARY206 BROADWAY0.0374,764
LIMA PUBLIC LIBRARY650 W. MARKET ST.0.0214,656
PUTNAM COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY136 PUTNAM PARKWAY0.094,640
BLUFFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY145 S. MAIN ST.0.084,864
MCCOMB PUBLIC LIBRARY113 S. TODD ST.0.032,708
ADA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARY320 N. MAIN ST.0.031,876
HARDIN NORTHERN PUBLIC LIBRARY153 N. MAIN ST.0.020,904
ALGER PUBLIC LIBRARY100 W. WAGNER ST0.05,616

Farmers Markets in Bluffton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bluffton Farmers Market102 S Main StSun: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
DOWNTOWN LIMA FARMERS' MARKET7 Town Square05/29/2018 to 10/09/2018Tue: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM;
Hancock County Farmers' Market200 West Main Cross05/10/2018 to 10/25/2018Thu: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;Visit
MCCOMB FARMERS' MARKET200 PARK DR. S.
Ottawa Area Farmers MarketParking Lot at Main & Oak StreetsMay to OctoberSat:8:30 am - 12:00 pm;

Breweries in Bluffton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alexandria���sRestaurant, Gastropub, Pub, and Brewery132 E Crawford St4194245750, (419) 424-5750Visit
Dutch IiFindlay, Venues, Bar, Oh>bar, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cock316 N Main St4194240444

Nursing Homes in Bluffton

3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
WILLOW RIDGE OF MENNONITE HOME COMMUNITIES OF OHIO
101 WILLOW RIDGE DRIVE
 Non profit - Corporation 20 20 5/5 — 4/5 4/5 4193581015
MENNONITE MEMORIAL HOME
410 W ELM STREET
 Non profit - Corporation 72 69 4/5 — 4/5 4/5 4193581015
RICHLAND MANOR NURSING HOME
7400 SWANEY ROAD
 For profit - Corporation 83 62 3/5 — 3/5 3/5 4196433161

Pharmacies in Bluffton

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
GREG'S HEALTH MART PHARMACY 126 NORTH MAIN STREET 419-358-5946

Cell Towers in Bluffton

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
5486 Tonwship Road 30 (153720)LTOWER98
431 PROSPECT AVENUETOWER90
STATE RT 115 (153706)LTOWER81
1455 Phillips Road (48372)LTOWER79
200 Wellfield Dr. (111008)LTOWER78
6805 N. Dixie Hwy (43327)LTOWER78
Strayer Street (114756)MTOWER61
6700 State Route 613 (48355)MTOWER61
(Findlay North) 11470 TWP RD 100LTOWER60
Rawson Cell Site 750 County Road 26 (154295)GTOWER60
Township Road 123 (154228)LTOWER55

Fire Stations in Bluffton

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Bluffton Fire Department402 N Main STVolunteer419-358-2066

Power Plants Near Bluffton

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
AEP BLUFFTON NASBATTERIES221118-83.9OP

Bridges in Bluffton

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous195421315,033G
SlabConcrete continuous196316214,899G
SlabConcrete continuous195516214,899G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196418213,501G
CulvertConcrete1998368,142G
SlabConcrete continuous2019934,800G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19643144,345F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19981324,071G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19981324,071G
SlabConcrete1927263,640P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19642013,609G
Arch (Deck)Concrete1925763,481P
SlabConcrete1968272,567G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2009332,326G
FrameConcrete1987261,682F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1983881,492F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2004731,452G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1960491,404P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19642781,338G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1957441,255P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19642421,255G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1989851,047G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1961451,046P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196870871G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete197349871G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199330814G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete198168656F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete198367517G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete197929517G
CulvertSteel197526509P
CulvertSteel196929509G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete200836477G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199150351G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete197244351G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197147261F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197363254G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete198655202G
Truss (Thru)Steel201079200G
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete200025177G
SlabConcrete193327145F
Truss (Thru)Steel2004132144G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete200542107G
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete200330107G
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete19963047G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19974047G
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete20073047G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19936047G
Box Beam (Multiple)Concrete20122947G

Superfund Sites Near Bluffton

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
AMERICAN FUTURE FUELS FACILITY1046 S MAIN STALLEN
BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINER CORPORATION (0332000023)12340 TOWNSHIP RD. 99 E.HANCOCK
INEOS NITRILES USA LLC1900 FORT AMANDA RDALLEN
PRO TEC COATING CO5000 COUNTY ROAD 5PUTNAM

Airports Near Bluffton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express AirportTOLMedium Airport
Findlay AirportFDYMedium Airport
Ada Airport—Small Airport
Agner Airport—Small Airport
Aring Field—Small Airport
Bea-D Airport—Small Airport
Bellefontaine Regional Airport—Small Airport
Berg Field—Small Airport
Blevins Airport—Small Airport
Bluffton Airport—Small Airport
Buehler Airport—Small Airport
Charloe Airport—Small Airport
Chippewa Field—Small Airport
Darke County Airport—Small Airport
Dave Rice Ultralightport—Small Airport
Defiance Memorial AirportDFISmall Airport
Deshler Municipal Landing Strip—Small Airport
Drake Airport—Small Airport
Elliotts Landing Airport—Small Airport
Ferrell Airport—Small Airport
Fighter Field Airport—Small Airport
Fl-Airfield—Small Airport
Fostoria Metropolitan Airport—Small Airport
Freefall Field—Small Airport
Fremont Airport—Small Airport
Fry Airport—Small Airport
Fulton County Airport—Small Airport
Gerker Airfield—Small Airport
Grieser Airport—Small Airport
Gruetter Airport—Small Airport
Haar Airport—Small Airport
Hagerty Airport—Small Airport
Hardin County Airport—Small Airport
Heilman Airport—Small Airport
Heitman Field—Small Airport
Henry County Airport—Small Airport
Hillview Airstrip—Small Airport
Hiltner Airport—Small Airport
Huber Field—Small Airport
Huffman Farm Airport—Small Airport
Hufford Field—Small Airport
J-Em Farm Airport—Small Airport
Kathamel Airport—Small Airport
Lakefield Airport—Small Airport
Lima Allen County AirportAOHSmall Airport
Lutz Airport—Small Airport
Mc Ardle Airport—Small Airport
Mc Colloch's Airport—Small Airport
Mill Creek Airport—Small Airport
Neil Armstrong AirportAXVSmall Airport

Police Stations in Bluffton

11 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Ada Village Police Department115 West Buckeye Avenue
Allen County Sheriffs Office333 North Main Street
Columbus Grove Police Departmetn113 East Sycamore Street
Columbus Grove Police Departmetn113 East Sycamore Street
Fairground Sheriff Office1490 East 2nd Street
Findlay City Police Department
Gilboa Police Department
Glandorf Police Department203 North Main Street
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Pandora Police Department102 South Jefferson Street
Putnam County Sheriff's Office1035 Heritage Trail

Grocery Stores in Bluffton

5 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Circle K 4705646Convenience Store111 Commerce Ln
Community Markets 5Supermarket154 Vance St
CVS 11213Other126 N Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 9769Other115 Citizens Pkwy
Shell 465 R & R Takhar Operations IncConvenience Store465 State Route 103

Treatment Centers in Bluffton

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blanchard Valley HospitalMental Health419-423-4500
BrightView Health - OTP LimaSubstance Abuse844-707-7775
Coleman Health Services - We Care Regional Crisis CenterBoth567-242-6112
Family Resource Center of - Northwest OhioBoth419-222-1168
Lima Urban Minority Alcohol - Drug Abuse Outreach ProgramSubstance Abuse419-222-4474
Medical Somatic ServicesBoth419-229-2222
Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center - Behavioral ServicesBoth419-226-9003
National Youth Advocate Program IncMental Health419-221-2821
Pathways Counseling Center IncBoth419-523-4300

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bluffton

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BLUFFTON INTER-CHURCH BOARDPO BOX 3
BLUFFTON SAINT MARY PARISH160 N SPRING ST
FIRST MISSIONARY CHURCH247 N LAWN AVE
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH116 CHURCH ST
KALEIDOSCOPE MINISTRIES3523 TOWNSHIP ROAD 28
PLEASANT VIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH300 TOWNSHIP ROAD 37
TRI-COUNTY FAMILY ASSEMBLY OF GOD835 N MAIN ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluffton

What is the population of Bluffton?

Bluffton has a population of 3,799 residents and is located in Ohio. The population density is 1,027 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 54.4% female and 45.6% male.

Is Bluffton expensive to live in?

Bluffton is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 92.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $77,382, 3% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $192,500 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $834 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bluffton safe?

Bluffton is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 850 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Bluffton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bluffton?

Bluffton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 32.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Bluffton?

Bluffton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 563 business establishments in the area, including 56 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 11.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bluffton?

The median home value in Bluffton is $192,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $264,882. For renters, the median monthly rent is $834. Fair market rent is $873 for a 1-bedroom and $1,092 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 72.3%. The average annual property tax is $3,076.

How are the schools in Bluffton?

Schools in Bluffton score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 41.9% of adults in Bluffton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. 19.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Bluffton?

The obesity rate in Bluffton is 35.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 12.6% of adults are smokers. 21.0% are physically inactive. 27.7% of residents report depression. 5.8% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 56.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,402.

What is transportation like in Bluffton?

The average commute in Bluffton is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 69.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bluffton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffton is 88.5% White, 2.4% Black or African American. 96.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.2% speak Spanish. 7.3% of the population are military veterans. 10.6% of residents have a disability. 97.8% have health insurance coverage.

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