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Bluffton, OH
Village in Allen County, Ohio.
Population
3,859
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,044
ZIP codes
0
Bluffton and its ZIP codes
Bluffton at a glance
- Bluffton is about 3.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,694 a year, 6% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,400 and median rent is $823 a month.
Local data for Bluffton, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bluffton, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,694
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$212,400
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
43.7%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,581), Irish Americans (375), Italian Americans (147).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allen County. PPP loans are for Bluffton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,415
50,015 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$646M
FY 2026, $6,324 per person
How people get to work
Bluffton, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bluffton, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
317
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
163
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bluffton, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Bluffton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount CoryVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| PandoraVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.1 |
| BeaverdamVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| RawsonVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| JeneraVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| GilboaVillage | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| AdaVillage | 9.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Benton RidgeVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Columbus GroveVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| LafayetteVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| CairoVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| OttawaVillage | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| DolaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| AlgerVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HarrodVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bluffton, OH in?
- Bluffton is in Allen County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Bluffton, OH?
- About 3,859 people live in Bluffton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bluffton?
- Nearby places include Mount Cory (4.5 mi), Pandora (5.3 mi), Beaverdam (6.2 mi), Rawson (6.9 mi), Jenera (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023