Bluffton
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Bluffton is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, with 210 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,362 ft (415 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wadena, 5.3 miles E.
- 210residents (2020 Census)
- 1,362 ftelevation · 415 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 77 / sq mipopulation density
- 56518ZIP code
About Bluffton
Bluffton is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States, along the Leaf River. The population was 210 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Bluffton
- Median household income
- $100,417
- Median home value
- $182,300
- Median rent
- $825/mo
- Median age
- 24.8
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Bluffton had 210 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 210 |
|---|---|
| Density | 77 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bluffton at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 210 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.73 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4694° N, 95.2339° W |
| ZIP code | 56518 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2706778 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bluffton
- Wadena5.3 mi E
- Deer Creek6.9 mi SW
- New York Mills7.5 mi NW
- Verndale11.7 mi SE
- Hewitt12.2 mi SE
- Sebeka13.0 mi NE
- Henning14.1 mi SW
- Aldrich15.5 mi SE
- Bertha16.2 mi SE
- Ottertail16.3 mi W
- Perham18.7 mi NW
- Richville18.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bluffton
What county is Bluffton in?
Bluffton is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Bluffton, MN?
210 people lived in Bluffton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bluffton, MN?
The ZIP code of Bluffton is 56518.
What is the elevation of Bluffton?
1,362 feet (415 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bluffton?
Wadena (5.3 mi), Deer Creek (6.9 mi), New York Mills (7.5 mi), Verndale (11.7 mi), Hewitt (12.2 mi).
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