Bluffton, OH

Ohio · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
3,799 Population
$77,382 Median Income
$192,500 Home Value
$834 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
94 Violent Crime / 100K
35.4 yrs Median Age
41.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.4
Education

People

Population3,799
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 88.5%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$77,382
Per Capita Income$35,377
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty Rate1.5%
County GDP$1,365M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$192,500
Zillow Value$264,882
Median Rent$834
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,092

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Depression27.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime94/100K
Property Crime850/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft23.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul26° / 74°
Rain39 in/yr
Snow33 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

4.4/5
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Work From Home11.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Bluffton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$77,382
Home Value$192,500
Median Rent$834
Poverty Rate1.5%
Bachelor's Degree+41.9%
Unemployment3.8%
Violent Crime94.4 /100K
Avg Temperature51.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,799
Population Density1,027 per sq mi
Median Age35.4 years
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 88.5% Black 2.4% Hispanic 0.4% Other 8.7%
White88.5%
Black or African American2.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.7%

Language

English Only96.8%
Spanish Speakers3.2%
English 96.8% Spanish 3.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.6%
Health Insurance97.8%

Income

3% above avg
Median Household Income$77,382
Per Capita Income$35,377
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$960
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$57,072

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Poverty Rate1.5%
Total Establishments (County)563
County GDP$1,365M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation56
Healthcare Facilities46
Retail Stores71
Manufacturing29
Total Establishments563

Industry Mix

Restaurants 56 Healthcare 46 Retail 71 Manufacturing 29

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$57,072
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,076

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time17.4 min
Work From Home11.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

32% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$192,500
Zillow Home Value Index$264,882

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$174,900
Price Per Sq Ft$152
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio93.4%
Price Drops14.3%
Active Inventory7

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied72.3%

Rental Costs

28% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$834

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,076
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.60%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression27.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.8%
Regular Checkup79.4%
Premature Death Rate12,366 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access56.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)46
Restaurants (County)56

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime94.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape23.6 /100K
Robbery23.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault47.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime849.7 /100K
Burglary188.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft637.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft23.6 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

26°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.7 in
Annual Snowfall32.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density1,027 per sq mi
Latitude40.8920°
Longitude-83.8878°
County FIPS39065

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.9%
D 22.2%

Republican +54.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.9%
High School+98.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,027 per sq mi
Land Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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