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Bluff City, TN
City in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Population
2,225
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,273
ZIP codes
0
Bluff City and its ZIP codes
Bluff City at a glance
- Bluff City is about 7.4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,059, 12% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,400 (45% below Tennessee) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Bluff City, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bluff City, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,059
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (230), Irish Americans (172), Scottish Americans (136).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Bluff City.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,061
70,470 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,391 per person
How people get to work
Bluff City, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.3%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bluff City, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bluff City, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Bluff City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WataugaCity | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| BlountvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.9 |
| BristolCity | 6.5 mi | 32.7 |
| BiltmoreCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.5 |
| Walnut HillCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.1 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.5 |
| ElizabethtonCity | 8.1 mi | 9.6 |
| Johnson CityCity | 8.2 mi | 43.8 |
| HunterCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 6.4 |
| SpurgeonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Pine CrestCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.9 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Valley ForgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Colonial HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| OrebankCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bluff City, TN in?
- Bluff City is in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Bluff City, TN?
- About 2,225 people live in Bluff City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bluff City?
- Nearby places include Watauga (5.3 mi), Blountville (6.4 mi), Bristol (6.5 mi), Biltmore (6.6 mi), Oak Grove (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023