Bluffton, Indiana

About Bluffton

Bluffton, IN is a close-knit town located in northeastern Indiana, home to 10,556 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Bluffton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.53 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,238 residents per square mile.

📰 Bluffton News Today

• Volleyball: Ottoville defeats Bluffton in four sets LimaOhio.com · Aug 18
• Cynthia Dillon Obituary (1946 - 08/15/2026) - Bluffton, IN - Fort Wayne Newspapers Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Bluffton: New, permanent 3D projection mapping experience WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN · Aug 17
• Bluffton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Obituary | Joan "Jeanie" Hunnicutt of Bluffton, Indiana Glancy Funeral Homes · Jun 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bluffton Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Bluffton — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,556.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bluffton

• CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice — bubble tea (café)
• Pizza King — pizza
• The Heavenly Cup — coffee shop (café)
• El Camino Real

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Wells Co Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bluffton

• Angel Of Hope Park reviews ★
• Bluffton Canine Commons reviews ★
• Bluffton Rotary Park reviews ★
• Bluffton Splashpad and Fitness Park. reviews ★
• Capri Community Park reviews ★
• Greenway Poop Station and Covered Bridge reviews ★
• Jefferson Park reviews ★
• Joe Biden Memorial Concert Park reviews ★
• Kehoe Park reviews ★
• Lancaster Park reviews ★
• Pickett's Run Park reviews ★
• River Greenway reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bluffton

• Bluffton High School
• Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch
• Bluffton-Harrison Middle School
• Lancaster Central School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Bluffton Regional Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bluffton

🏘️ Nearby Communities