About Bluffton
Bluffton is a small town in northwestern Ohio, home to 3,881 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Bluffton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,052 residents per square mile.
📰 Bluffton News Today
- Bluffton University students challenged to find “Truth and Integrity in the Age of A.I.” Hometown Stations · Aug 18
- Richard "Dick" Dukes Obituary (2026) - Mt. Cory, OH - Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- 7-year-old Bluffton entrepreneur raises money to buy sheep through farm stand WTOL · Aug 12
- Ohio Northern vs. Bluffton (Nov 7, 2026) Live Score espn.com · Aug 12
- William Blew Obituary | Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services | Bluffton, OH Tribute Archive · Aug 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bluffton Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Bluffton — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bluffton
- LuLu's Diner — american
- Twisted Whisk Café — coffee shop (café)
- Campito Lindo — mexican
- Padrone's Pizza of Bluffton — pizza
- Pizza Arcadia — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gallery 323 · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bluffton
- Motter Metro Park reviews ★
- Bluffton Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Bluffton Village Park reviews ★
- Buckeye Park reviews ★
- Village Arboretum reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bluffton
- Bluffton Elementary School
- Bluffton High School
- Bluffton Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Bluffton Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)3,881
Rank in state#288 of 923
Land area3.69 sq mi
Density1,052/sq mi
Coordinates40.8920, -83.8878