Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton is a town of 33,157 people in Beaufort County, South Carolina, founded in 1728.
Why visit Bluffton
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 47 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Haig Point Range Lights, Cinemark Theater, Bluffton Historic District and Rose Hill Plantation House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Bluffton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bluffton
Bluffton is a town in southern Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. The population as of the 2020 census was 27,716, an increase of over 120% since the 2010 census, making it the 17th-most populous municipality and one of the fastest growing municipalities in South Carolina. It is primarily located around U.S. Route 278 between Hilton Head Island and Interstate 95. Bluffton is a principal town within the Hilton Head Island metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Bluffton, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Haig Point Range Lights
Lighthouse · 7.4 mi
Lighthouse in South Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks4
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Bluffton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Rose Hill Plantation House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Historic home in Bluffton, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP
Station 300
Monument and historic site · 3.8 mi
25 Innovation Drive
Su 10:00-22:00; Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:55
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Bluffton High School Football Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 3.0 mi
Multi-sports stadium attached to Bluffton High School
12 HE McCracken Cir, Bluffton
Michael C. Riley Sports Complex
Park · 4.5 mi
Park with 3 baseball diamonds, covered basketball courts and pavilion with public restrooms.
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes47
Buffalos
Diner · American · 3.0 mi
11 Village Park Square, Bluffton
Mo-Fr 11:00-16:30,17:00-21:00, Sa-Su 09:00-16:30,17:00-21:00
Hong Kong Chinese
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.8 mi
103 Buckwalter Place Boulevard, Bluffton
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
New York City Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.8 mi
103 Buckwalter Place Boulevard, Bluffton
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Octagon Bar & Gathering Place
Restaurant · Bar, Southern · 2.9 mi
477 Mount Pelia Road, Bluffton
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
River House
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House · 3.0 mi
1 Village Park Square, Bluffton
Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00
Wasabi
Restaurant · Sushi, Japanese · 3.8 mi
103 Buckwalter Place Boulevard, Bluffton
Su 12:00-22:00; Mo 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
Southern Barrel Brewing Co.
Brewery and winery · 3.9 mi
375 Buckwalter Place Boulevard
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-00:00; Sa 11:30-00:00; Su 11:30-22:00
Tio's Latin American Kitchen
Restaurant · 4.0 mi
106 7 Venture Dr
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00
35 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Okatie Hilton Head Hotel
Motel and hotel · 5.5 mi
105 Okatie Center Boulevard North
Churches and places of worship15
Church of the Cross
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
St. Luke's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 4.9 mi
119 Bluffton Road, Bluffton
Campbell Chapel AME Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 4.4 mi
25 Boundary Street, Bluffton
Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 5.4 mi
31 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare3
Hilton Head Dermatology
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.2 mi
4 Okatie Ceneter Boulevard South
Map of Bluffton
146 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 48°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Savannah Intl Ap Hcn 72207 (17 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
Beaufort County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-29: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Hardeeville 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Wilmington Island 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Port Wentworth 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Port Royal 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Garden City 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Rincon 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Pooler 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Savannah 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Beaufort 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Georgetown 24 mi southwest, about 38 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
- Blufton, SC - panoramio, Mike Tilley, CC BY 3.0
- Bluffton High School (South Carolina), Funnyfarmofdoom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lewis Hine, 7-year old Rosie, oyster shucker, Bluffton, South Carolina, 1913, Lewis Hine, Public domain
- Sunset in Bluffton, SC - panoramio, Mark Cowell, CC BY 3.0
- Campbell Chapel AME Church (Bluffton), Funnyfarmofdoom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rose Hill Plantation House, 2.5 miles Northwest of intersection of U.S. HIghwa, Bluffton vicinity (Beaufort County, South Carolina), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Bluffton Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS055-E-35892 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Church of the Cross Exterior, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of the Cross Interior, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Luke's Church - Pritchardville, South Carolina 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Luke's Church - Pritchardville, South Carolina 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Luke's Church - Pritchardville, South Carolina 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Luke's Church - Pritchardville, South Carolina 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Luke's Church - Pritchardville, South Carolina 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Luke's Church - Pritchardville, South Carolina 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Luke's Church - Pritchardville, South Carolina 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS028-E-9922 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Anolis sagrei 212940824, Clara Dandridge, CC BY 4.0
- Kenny George Band, Kenny George Band, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hilton Head Island - aerial view, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge - aerial view, Mx. Granger, CC0
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