Village of Bluffton

You’ll find Bluffton offers many features of larger communities, but hasn’t lost its small-town charm.

Bluffton has grown steadily over the past 25 years. Our population reached 3,944 in 2008, according to the U.S. Census. Our borders have extended east into Hancock County, although the majority of residents live in Allen County.

Bluffton is easily accessible from any direction.  With our location on Interstate 75, visitors from Canada, Florida, and parts in between find our town immediately at exits 140 and 142. Bluffton is also just five minutes from U.S. Route 30, the historic Lincoln Highway, which reaches from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Surrounded by thousands of acres of wheat, corn, soybeans, and tomatoes, our community draws residents and visitors with its high quality resources. The historic downtown is packed with shopping and dining opportunities. Bluffton University enrolls over 1,000 students and shares its many cultural programs. Bluffton Hospital has grown with the community: its departments range from emergency to obstetric services. The Bluffton Exempted Village School system is rated “Excellent” by the State of Ohio.  Bluffton is home to several industrial facilities including DTR Industries, Inc, GROB Systems, and Tower Automotive.  We have several small businesses such as Colonial Surfacing and  Omega Tool Design. 

Other parts of Bluffton just have to be experienced to be appreciated, like tasting sweet corn fresh out of the field, being greeted by name at local shops, or seeing the holiday “Blaze of Lights” which dates from the advent of rural electrical service.

When you explore Bluffton, we’re sure you’ll be rewarded.

Bluffton is celebrating its 150th anniversary of incorporating as a village in the State of Ohio. Click here for information.