Bluffs
Village in Scott County, Illinois

Bluffs is a village in Scott County, Illinois, with 618 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 469 ft (143 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Exeter, 2.9 miles SE.
- 618residents (2020 Census)
- 469 ftelevation · 143 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 692 / sq mipopulation density
- 62621ZIP code
About Bluffs
Bluffs is a village in Scott County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bluffs had a population of 618. It was briefly (1969–1971) the location of the WJJY TV Mast, the tallest structure (1,610 feet tall - 491 m) built to that date in Illinois.
Bluffs is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Bluffs
- Median household income
- $69,250
- Median home value
- $73,600
- Median rent
- $700/mo
- Median age
- 44.8
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Bluffs had 618 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 618 |
|---|---|
| Density | 692 per sq mi (267 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bluffs at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 618 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7493° N, 90.5353° W |
| ZIP code | 62621 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1706899 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bluffs
- Exeter2.9 mi SE
- Oxville3.3 mi SW
- Naples3.8 mi W
- Meredosia5.8 mi N
- Valley City6.7 mi SW
- Merritt6.8 mi E
- Riggston7.0 mi SE
- Chapin7.1 mi E
- Winchester9.3 mi SE
- Florence9.3 mi SW
- Concord9.9 mi NE
- Griggsville10.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bluffs
What county is Bluffs in?
Bluffs is in Scott County, Illinois.
What is the population of Bluffs, IL?
618 people lived in Bluffs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bluffs, IL?
The ZIP code of Bluffs is 62621.
What is the elevation of Bluffs?
469 feet (143 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bluffs?
Exeter (2.9 mi), Oxville (3.3 mi), Naples (3.8 mi), Meredosia (5.8 mi), Valley City (6.7 mi).
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