Bluffton, Indiana
Bluffton is a city of 10,529 people in Wells County, Indiana, founded in 1838.
Why visit Bluffton
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include John A. Grove House and Stewart-Studebaker House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bluffton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bluffton
Bluffton is a city in and the county seat of Wells County, Indiana, United States. It sits on the banks of the Wabash River in the northeastern part of the state. The population was 10,308 at the 2020 census, up from 9,897 at the 2010 census. Bluffton is nicknamed the "Parlor City" for its history of having some of the first clean paved streets in the area during the time of the Indiana gas boom.
From the Wikipedia article Bluffton, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
John A. Grove House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Stewart-Studebaker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Bluffton, Indiana
Villa North Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Bluffton, Indiana, United States
Wells County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes13
Bummies
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Hot Dog · 1.3 mi
1263 South Main Street, Bluffton
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:50,13:00-17:30; Sa 11:00-21:50
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
995 North Main Street, Bluffton
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:30
1 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
Map of Bluffton
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.5 in | 7.6 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.0 in | 6.5 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.3 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bluffton 6N (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wells County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2007-03-12: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-01-21: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Liberty Center 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Uniondale 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Ossian 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Fort Wayne 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Van Wert 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Celina 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Auburn 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Anderson 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Greenville 53 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Lima 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wells County Courthouse P4020318, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bethel Methodist Church near Bluffton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wabash River P4020340, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wabash River P4020339, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wabash River P4020338, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wabash River P4020337, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wabash River P4020336, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wabash River P4020335, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stewart-Studebaker House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Villa North Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
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