The Town FilesBluffton, Ohio
Village in Allen County · population 3,967 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $212,400
- Household income
- $75,694
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 36.0
Bluffton is a village of 3,967 people in Allen County, Ohio. The median home is worth $212,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 100% of Ohio towns, hipper than 94% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 90% of Ohio towns.
How Bluffton ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bluffton is worth $212,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $75,694, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $823 a month. 67.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bluffton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $823 | $914 |
| Median household income | $75,694 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 67.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Bluffton
| People | Bluffton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bluffton
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 38.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bluffton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 1.7 miles from the town center and killed 11. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 134 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 16, 2017.
Severe weather in Allen County since 1996
Allen County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| August 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1720: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Allen County
Allen County had 49,690 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,790 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Bluffton itself the ACS puts it at 9.3%.
Public schools in Bluffton
3 public schools with 1,236 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Elementary School | K-5 | 554 | 17.3 |
| Bluffton High School | 9-12 | 414 | 21.8 |
| Bluffton Middle School | 6-8 | 268 | 17.9 |
Towns near Bluffton
- Ada, OH9.2 mi · 5,334 people · home $160,500
- Ottawa, OH11.7 mi · 4,456 people · home $190,700
- Lima, OH15.7 mi · 35,579 people · home $107,200
- Findlay, OH16.9 mi · 40,313 people · home $191,000
- Fort Shawnee, OH20.0 mi · 6,263 people · home $208,700
- Kenton, OH22.4 mi · 7,947 people · home $107,100
- North Baltimore, OH22.9 mi · 3,369 people · home $117,900
- Delphos, OH23.7 mi · 7,117 people · home $129,600
Bluffton questions
Is Bluffton, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bluffton scores better for retirees than 90% of Ohio towns and quieter than 17%. 23.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Bluffton?
The median owner-occupied home in Bluffton is valued at $212,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,694, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $823 a month.
What is the weather like in Bluffton?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.7 inches of precipitation a year and 32.5 inches of snow.
Does Bluffton get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bluffton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)