Living in Bluff City, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bluff City · Census data 2020–2024

Bluff City has 36 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $62,500 (16% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $27,500.

Bluff City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bluff City at a glance

Population
36
Median age
51.5State: 37.4
Median household income
$62,500State: $74,275
Median home value
$27,500State: $217,200
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Bluff City a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 87% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.6%.

Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 21.1%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Bluff City

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bluff City the median home value is $27,500, 92% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bluff City$27,500
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Bluff City median household income

The median household income in Bluff City is $62,500 and the income per person is $28,775. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Bluff City$62,500
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Bluff City: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
24
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
50%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1950
Average household size
3.00

50% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bluff City has many vacation and second homes.

Bluff City demographics

Population
36
Median age
51.5
Under 18
0%
65 and older
13.9%
Households
12
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bluff City ›

Education in Bluff City

0% of adults 25 and older in Bluff City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bluff City0%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bluff City

Unemployment rate
21.1%State: 3.9%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
25%

Bluff City vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bluff City36$62,500$27,500—
Manchester143$90,446$56,000—
Anthony2,246$50,598$69,000$646
Wakita339$35,769$30,700$442
Argonia542$79,531$122,800$688
Caldwell976$44,286$75,600$371
Harper1,136$54,250$78,600$805
Medford1,016$48,942$87,500$828
Mayfield102$52,750$91,300$938

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Living in Bluff City: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bluff City, KS?

The median household income in Bluff City is $62,500, 16% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Bluff City?

The median home value in Bluff City is $27,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Bluff City, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 87% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 21.1%.

What is the median age in Bluff City?

The median age in Bluff City is 51.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Bluff City?

The unemployment rate in Bluff City is 21.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bluff City?

0% of adults in Bluff City have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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