Bluffton, South Carolina

Population 12,186

Bluffton is located in Beaufort County, SC. The population is 12,186, making Bluffton the 2nd largest city in Beaufort County.

There are 10 public schools in Bluffton with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Bluffton is low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bluffton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bluffton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bluffton include Daufuskie Island, Hardeeville and Hilton Head Island.

Bluffton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 6.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.8%

Crime Rate

57.23% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 40
  • Violent Crimes: 185
  • Robbery: 40
  • Burglary: 141
  • Property Crime: 887
  • Larceny Theft: 705

Registered Offenders

87.88% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Bluffton
  • 1.64 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

15 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 14

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Bluffton, SC and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Bluffton's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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2 Private Schools

May River Montessori School

St Gregory The Great Catholic School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Bluffton, SC

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585 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Bluffton, SC issued 585 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bluffton, SC issued 391 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,134
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,174
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,336
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,724
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,258

Zip Codes

29909 29910 29915 29927 29928

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Environmental Hazards

15 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Bluffton, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Bluffton, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Bluffton, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 50.13°
  • February 53.18°
  • March 59.42°
  • April 67.12°
  • May 74.04°
  • June 81.27°
  • July 82.57°
  • August 82.75°
  • September 77.7°
  • October 68.18°
  • November 57.68°
  • December 53°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bluffton, SC

Earthquakes
Bluffton, SC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bluffton, SC has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bluffton, SC has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bluffton, SC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bluffton, SC: $67,157

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bluffton is 3.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.56%
White Collar - 61.44%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Mark Sanford

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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10 Cemeteries view all

20 FCC Towers view all

6 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Bluffton, SC

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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