Bluffton, IN
Living in Bluffton
Bikeability34
Walkability14
Commute83
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports32
Hospitals69
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.9kPopulation+388 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate41%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$8.3k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$497Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bluffton
United States45
Indiana52
Wells County5
Property Crime in Bluffton
United States48
Indiana47
Wells County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bluffton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bluffton, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bluffton, IN
Bethlehem Lutheran School
9 miles, NE
Whispering Brook
9 miles, SE
Swiss Meadow School
10 miles, E
Spring Meadow School
10 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Bluffton, IN
Huntington University
20 miles, NW
Indiana Institute of Technology
23 miles, N
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
24 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bluffton, IN
Bluffton Regional Medical Center
0 miles, S
Adams Memorial Hospital
15 miles, E
Parkview Huntington Hospital
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Bluffton, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
16 miles, N
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
77 miles, SE
South Bend International Airport
89 miles, NW
Toledo Express Airport
92 miles, NE