Bluffton Ohio Map

About Bluffton, Ohio

Bluffton is a locality in Allen County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,859. The population density is 397.0 people per km². Bluffton is located at 40.8953°N, 83.8888°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45817.

Bluffton lies where the land gently rolls, a quiet expanse of fertile Ohio soil that exhales the scent of growing things. It lies 15.5 miles north-east of Lima, OH (from Lima, OH: bearing 47°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-north-west of Ada. The sky here feels vast, a pale blue canvas often brushed with wisps of cloud, and the air carries a subtle sweetness, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, golden shadows across the fields. Stretches of corn and soybean, their stalks a vibrant green in summer and a rustling gold in autumn, define the horizon, interspersed with stands of mature trees that offer pockets of shade. The roads, often lined with sturdy maples and oaks, curve with the natural contours of the land, leading towards the heart of Bluffton where the buildings, mostly brick and some with welcoming porches, stand in comfortable relation to one another. This place carries the echoes of its past in the steady hum of its present. Bluffton's roots are intertwined with a strong German heritage, evident in the enduring spirit of its people and the careful stewardship of the land that has sustained its agricultural economy for generations. While farming remains a cornerstone, the community has also cultivated a reputation for its industrious nature, with small businesses and manufacturing contributing to its economic vitality. The presence of Bluffton University, a beacon of learning, adds a thoughtful layer to the town's character, fostering intellectual curiosity and a connection to broader ideas. Evenings in Bluffton often settle with a hushed contentment, the streetlights casting a warm glow that invites a slower, more deliberate pace of life.

About This Bluffton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bluffton, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bluffton and Allen County.

Detailed location data for Bluffton includes the ZIP code (45817), telephone area code (234, 330), county seat of Allen County (Lima), and school district assignment (Bluffton Exempted Village School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bluffton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.