At a Glance
Median Income
$58,500
$26,724 per capita
Home Value
$92,200
Zillow: $140,131
Median Rent
$810/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
19.8% smoking rate
How Bluford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bluford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bluford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bluford residents earn a median household income of $58,500 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,724. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bluford is $92,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,131. Median rent is $810/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
8.9% of adults in Bluford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population569
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density358/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,500
Per Capita$26,724
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$2,434M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent$810
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$140,131
Housing Units259
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation526 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bluford was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.