Bluffton, Ohio

Bluffton, originally known as Shannon, is a village in Allen and Hancock counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 3,967 at the 2020 census. Bluffton is home to Bluffton University, a four-year educational institution affiliated with Mennonite Church USA. Bluffton is served by the Bluffton general aviation airport. Bluffton participates in the Tree City USA program.

Bluffton, Ohio
Village
Main Street in downtown
Motto: 
"150 Years Of Progress"
Location in the state of Ohio
Location of Bluffton in Allen County
Coordinates: 40°53′22″N 83°52′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesAllen, Hancock
TownshipsRichland, Orange
Government
  MayorRichard Johnson
Area
  Total3.77 sq mi (9.78 km2)
  Land3.69 sq mi (9.57 km2)
  Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
820 ft (250 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,967
  Density1,073.61/sq mi (414.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45817
Area code419, 567
FIPS code39-07426
GNIS feature ID2398144
Websitewww.bluffton-ohio.com

The Allen County portion of Bluffton is part of the Lima Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Hancock County portion is part of the Findlay Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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