Bluffs, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
586 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$462 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$367 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Scott County
1
Jacksonville Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Scott County
1
Jacksonville Urban Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 26
Feb 2 5 31
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 2 5 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 50, IL State House District 100, IL
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Schools

Bluffs Junior High School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Bluffs Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bluffs High School
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Meredosia-Chambersburg Elem Sch
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Illinois College
15 miles, SE • 2.3 star
MacMurray College
17 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Pike-Lincoln Technical Center
43 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Passavant Area Hospital
15 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Illini Community Hospital
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
46 miles, E • 1 star
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