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Bluffton, IN
City in Wells County, Indiana.
Population
10,529
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,235
ZIP codes
0
Bluffton and its ZIP codes
Bluffton at a glance
- Bluffton is about 6.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 83rd most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $57,539 a year, 20% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,600 (31% below Indiana) and median rent is $732 a month.
Local data for Bluffton, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bluffton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,539
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$149,600
Median rent
$732/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,062), Irish Americans (1,083), Mexican Americans (322).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wells County. PPP loans are for Bluffton.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,427
11,160 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,251
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$181M
FY 2026, $6,429 per person
How people get to work
Bluffton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bluffton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
286
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bluffton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Bluffton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CraigvilleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Vera CruzTown | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| TocsinCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| UniondaleTown | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Liberty CenterCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.4 |
| PonetoTown | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| OssianTown | 8.7 mi | 1.9 |
| PetroleumCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Linn GroveCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| PrebleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| MarkleTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| MonroeTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| KeystoneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| ZanesvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| BerneCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| DecaturCity | 13 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bluffton, IN in?
- Bluffton is in Wells County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Bluffton, IN?
- About 10,529 people live in Bluffton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bluffton?
- Nearby places include Craigville (4.2 mi), Vera Cruz (5.7 mi), Tocsin (6.3 mi), Uniondale (6.7 mi), Liberty Center (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023