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Bluford, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
569
Population
358/sq mi density
$58,500
Median Income
$26,724 per capita
$92,200
Home Value
$140,131 Zillow
$810
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,261
Violent Crime/100K
6,224 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,500 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bluford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 526 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3261°N, 88.7348°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Bluford has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.5").