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Bluffs, IL
Village in Scott County, Illinois.
Population
531
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
595
ZIP codes
0
Bluffs and its ZIP codes
Bluffs at a glance
- Bluffs is about 2.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,250, 17% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,600 (72% below Illinois) and median rent is $700 a month.
Local data for Bluffs, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bluffs, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,250
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$73,600
Median rent
$700/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (135), Mexican Americans (55), Irish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Bluffs.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,048
927 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.5M
FY 2026, $6,566 per person
How people get to work
Bluffs, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bluffs, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
235
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bluffs, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Bluffs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ExeterVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| OxvilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| NaplesTown | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| MeredosiaVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| MerrittCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Valley CityVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| RiggstonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| ChapinVillage | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| WinchesterCity | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| FlorenceVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| ConcordVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| GriggsvilleCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| LynnvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| PerryVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| VersaillesVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| DetroitVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bluffs, IL in?
- Bluffs is in Scott County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Bluffs, IL?
- About 531 people live in Bluffs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bluffs?
- Nearby places include Exeter (2.9 mi), Oxville (3.4 mi), Naples (3.9 mi), Meredosia (5.8 mi), Merritt (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023