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Crime in Bluffton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bluffton. Key points include:
There were 96 total crimes in Bluffton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bluffton is 912.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bluffton is 180.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bluffton is 732.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bluffton is -56.94% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Bluffton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bluffton / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 96 | 912.6 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 180.6 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.5 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 114.1 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 77 | 732.0 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 47.5 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 64 | 608.4 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 76.1 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Bluffton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bluffton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bluffton is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bluffton is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bluffton is $183,602.
The median income in Bluffton is $57,539.
Bluffton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bluffton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bluffton | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bluffton, IN Weather
The average high in Bluffton is 60.8° and the average low is 40.6°.
There are 76.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.9 inches of precipitation each year with 24.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bluffton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bluffton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bluffton
The current population in Bluffton is 10,529. The population has increased 10.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,529 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 10,539 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 10,461 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 10,548 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 10,298 | 3.8% |
| 2019 | 9,919 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 9,855 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 9,823 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 9,702 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 9,536 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 9,621 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 9,616 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 9,565 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 9,626 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 9,531 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bluffton
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Bluffton is:
89.0% White with 9,367 White residents.
1.8% African American with 194 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 20 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 30 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 310 Two Or More residents.
5.8% Hispanic with 608 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bluffton | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.0% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.8% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bluffton
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Bluffton is 50.7% female with 5,337 female residents.
Bluffton is 49.3% male with 5,191 male residents.
| Gender | Bluffton | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bluffton for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Bluffton completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Bluffton completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in Bluffton completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Bluffton completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Bluffton completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Bluffton completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Bluffton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Bluffton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bluffton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bluffton | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bluffton, Indiana
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4.8% of households in Bluffton earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Bluffton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.5% of households in Bluffton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.0% of households in Bluffton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.2% of households in Bluffton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.7% of households in Bluffton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.2% of households in Bluffton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.8% of households in Bluffton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.6% of households in Bluffton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.8% of households in Bluffton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bluffton | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.7% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.2% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.8% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
