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Bluffview, WI

Wisconsin

Bluffview is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 606. Residents earn $44,195 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
606 Population 1,554/sq mi density
$44,195 Median Income $21,724 per capita
$883 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,195 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$883/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,195
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $883
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.5%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.5%
90% higher than US avg

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

People

Population606
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,554/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 67%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,195
Per Capita$21,724
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$5,577M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home ValueN/A
Rent$883
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units353
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Uninsured12.9%
Smoking13.8%
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation858 ft (262 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.5%
Libraries9

Is Bluffview a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bluffview receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Bluffview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bluffview is $44,195, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 23.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Bluffview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches, including 42.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Bluffview has a population of 606 with a density of 1,554 people per square mile. The median age is 33.8 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (67.3%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 7.9% Black.

Population

606
Total Population
1,554
People / sq mi
33.8yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bluffview vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.8%
7% below US avg
Spanish27.2%
103% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bluffview vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bluffview is $44,195, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Bluffview vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,195
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,724
Avg Weekly Wage$965
IRS Avg AGI$68,772

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate23.5%
90% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,219
County GDP$5,577M

Business (County)

Restaurants261
Healthcare155
Retail298
Manufacturing86

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,911
69% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Drive Alone72.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $883 (24% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$140
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$883
24% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.2%
Housing Units353
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,911
69% above US avg
In Bluffview, 41.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.9% of residents lack health insurance. 13.8% are current smokers. 22.5% report depression. 30.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.5%
29% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.3%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.8%
1% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity30.3%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress15.7%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep35.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.2%
Uninsured12.9%
50% above US avg
Primary Care1:995
Dentists1:1,462
Mental Health1:496
Checkup Rate74.0%
Dental Visits64.3%
Premature Death7,554/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access74.3%
Healthcare Facilities155
Bluffview has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.9 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.9 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall42.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation858 ft (262 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,554/sq mi
Coordinates43.3625°N, 89.7737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55111
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.7-point margin. 97.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50%
D 48.4%

Winner: Republican by 1.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+86.5%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,554/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.5%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities155
Restaurants261
Retail Stores298

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Drive Alone72.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

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