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Bluffview, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sauk County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
74 Violent Crime/100K 2,840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bluffview, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,195
41% below
$21,724 per capita
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
80% below
2,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Bluffview Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bluffview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Rent
76%
Poverty
190%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bluffview a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bluffview residents earn a median household income of $44,195 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,724. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,219 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Bluffview reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,840/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Bluffview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bluffview has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population606
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,554/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,195
Per Capita$21,724
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$5,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$883
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$410,692
Housing Units353
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property2,840/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,554/100K

Climate

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

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Bluffview was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.