Bluff, Utah

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Population in 2022: 243 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.1%
Males: 81  (33.3%)
Females: 162  (66.7%)
Median resident age:

69.6 years
Utah median age:

32.1 years

Zip codes: 84512, 84531.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,995 (it was $23,906 in 2000)
Bluff:

$52,995
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,112 (it was $13,567 in 2000)

Bluff CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $274,022 (it was $55,900 in 2000)
Bluff:

$274,022
UT:

$499,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $245,065; detached houses: $247,722
March 2022 cost of living index in Bluff: 86.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Utah and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Bluff, Utah as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bluff is 153 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (18.6%), Irish (5.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4320 feet

Land area: 22.1 square miles.

Population density: 11 people per square mile   (very low).

Bluff, Utah map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bluff CDP:

0.5% ($307)
Utah:

0.7% ($956)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Flagstaff, AZ (185.0 miles , pop. 52,894).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (222.6 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (296.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Tselakai Dezza, UT (2.3 miles),
White Mesa, UT (3.7 miles ),
Red Mesa, UT (3.7 miles ),
Montezuma Creek, UT (3.7 miles ),
Mexican Hat, UT (4.4 miles),
Aneth, UT (4.7 miles ),
Halchita, UT (4.8 miles ),
Red Mesa, AZ (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 37.28 N, Longitude: 109.55 W

Area code: 435

Distribution of median household income in Bluff, UT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bluff, UT in 2022

Bluff satellite photo by USGS

Bluff tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Utah:

2.5%
Most common industries in Bluff, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (19.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.4%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Public administration (9.2%)
  • Gasoline stations (7.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.0%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (6.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (18.4%)
  • Educational services (17.1%)
  • Gasoline stations (14.5%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (13.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (10.5%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (9.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (22.7%)
  • Health care (21.2%)
  • Public administration (19.7%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (13.6%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
Most common occupations in Bluff, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (16.9%)
  • Construction laborers (7.7%)
  • Computer specialists (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (31.6%)
  • Construction laborers (14.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (10.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (9.2%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.2%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (6.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Computer specialists (13.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (12.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (12.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (10.6%)
  • Registered nurses (9.1%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (7.6%)

Average climate in Bluff, Utah

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Bluff-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 1767% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 446.5 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 430.4 miles away from Bluff center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 481.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 507.0 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 446.3 miles away from Bluff center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 9/2/1992 at 10:26:20, a magnitude 5.9 (5.7 MB, 5.6 MS, 5.6 MW, 5.9 ML, Depth: 9.3 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 216.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in San Juan County (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bluff topographic map

Airports located in Bluff:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bluff:

  • San Juan College (about 85 miles; Farmington, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 93 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Colorado Mesa University (about 136 miles; Grand Junction, CO; FT enrollment: 7,671)
  • Western State Colorado University (about 169 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Snow College (about 181 miles; Ephraim, UT; FT enrollment: 3,224)
  • Northern Arizona University (about 187 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 22,494)
  • Coconino Community College (about 188 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,090)

Public elementary/middle school in Bluff:

  • BLUFF SCHOOL (Students: 84, Location: OLD MAIN HIGHWAY, Grades: PK-5)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: San Juan Fire Department Bluff Volunteer Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Bluff include: Saint Christophers Mission (A), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Bluff Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Cottonwood Creek (A), Buck Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Bluff include: Hobbs Wash Historical Marker (1), Turquoise RV Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Far Out Expeditions (Tours & Charters; 7th & Mulberry) (1), Cottonwood Creek Cowboy Tours (Tours & Charters; 35 North 6th East) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Desert Rose Inn (701 West Main) (1), Kokopelli Inn (Po Box 27) (2), Cottonwood Rv Park Motel (311 West Main Street) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Charles Lang - Cinematographer, Neil Williams (artist) - Painter.

San Juan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bluff and their reported violations in the past:

BLUFF WATER WORKS SERVICE DISTRICT (Population served: 230, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-09-2012), St Public Notif requested (SEP-09-2012)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-09-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-09-2011), St Boil Water Order (NOV-09-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-18-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-18-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-11-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUL-11-2006), St Compliance achieved (JAN-01-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-1998, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Hook-up/Extension Ban (DEC-04-1995), St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUN-30-1996 to MAR-31-2011)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-1997, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Hook-up/Extension Ban (DEC-04-1995), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-1996), Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-06-1997), Fed FAO issued (MAR-20-1997), St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2011)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JAN-01-1997, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Hook-up/Extension Ban (DEC-04-1995), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-1996), Fed Formal NOV issued (JUL-09-1996), Fed PAO issued (OCT-07-1996), Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-06-1997), Fed FAO issued (MAR-20-1997), Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-20-1997), St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2011)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-1996, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Hook-up/Extension Ban (DEC-04-1995), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-1996), Fed Formal NOV issued (JUL-09-1996), Fed PAO issued (OCT-07-1996), Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-06-1997), Fed FAO issued (MAR-20-1997), Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-20-1997), St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2011)
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
  • 96 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

49.6%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.5%
Whole state:

4.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bluff:

Marital status in Bluff, UT
  • Never married: 14.8%
  • Now married: 76.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

For population 25 years and over in Bluff:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 65.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 54.1%
  • Unemployed: 13.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Utah average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bluff, UT (based on San Juan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other6,53322
Evangelical Protestant5359
Catholic1772
Mainline Protestant1774
None7,324-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
San Juan County:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
San Juan County:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
San Juan County:

6.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Here:

6.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.4%
Utah:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
San Juan County:

25.3%
Utah:

23.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Bluff:

46.4%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Bluff:

51.4%
Utah:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Here:

26.1
Utah:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
Bluff:

20.6%
Utah:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.6%
Utah:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Utah:

6.8

Overweight people:
Bluff:

26.4%
Utah:

31.9%

General health condition:
Bluff:

63.6%
Utah:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Bluff:

85.9%
State:

80.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bluff, UT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$332
Financial Administration 0$0 5$500
Totals for Government 0$0 10$832

Bluff government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $72,000 ($296.30)
    Regular Highways: $57,000 ($234.57)
    Public Welfare - Other: $6,000 ($24.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($24.69)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Health - Other: $20,000 ($82.30)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $17,000 ($69.96)

Bluff government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $16,000 ($65.84)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $101,000 ($415.64)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $59,000 ($242.80)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $165,000 ($679.01)
    Property: $30,000 ($123.46)
    Other Selective Sales: $6,000 ($24.69)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bluff:

  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • KNDN (960 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bluff:

  • K248AJ (97.5 FM; MONTICELLO, UT; Owner: PROCLAIMING CHRIST'S LOVE MINISTRIES)
  • KRTZ (98.7 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Bluff:

  • K08HQ (Channel 8; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K06MM (Channel 6; BLUFF, UT; Owner: SAN JUAN COUNTY)

Bluff fatal accident list:

Nov 3, 2001 09:49 PM, Countyrd441, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 26, 2000 01:40 PM, Sr-163, Lat: 37.286715, Lon: -109.545433, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Jun 22, 1990 07:58 AM, Sr163, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
Dec 6, 1990 11:00 AM, Sr19102503, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Sep 19, 1986 02:42 AM, Hwy191, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 11, 1982 11:30 AM, Sr163, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 26.6mTotal length
  • 4,384Total average daily traffic
  • 1,047Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,481Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Bluff)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Red Mesa Pump Sta 21 Mi Se (Lat: 37.013611 Lon: -109.409000), Call Sign: WNQY744,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.7200 MHz, Grant Date: 05/20/2004, Expiration Date: 07/12/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/13/2014, Registrant: Lockard & White, Inc., 14511 Falling Creek, Ste. 507, Houston, TX 77014, Phone: (979) 220-6996, Fax: (281) 586-0044, Email:

  • 20.2 Mi Sse (Lat: 37.017389 Lon: -109.403028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQEN335,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.000 MHz, Grant Date: 01/21/2016, Expiration Date: 03/09/2026, Certifier: Jon Howard, Registrant: Questar Infocomm, Inc, 333 South State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, Phone: (801) 541-7224, Fax: (801) 324-1959, Email:

  • Red Mesa Compressor 19 Miles Sse Of (Lat: 37.017861 Lon: -109.403167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 4 m, Overall height: 4.6 m, Call Sign: WQKS284,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.000 MHz, Grant Date: 08/07/2019, Expiration Date: 08/28/2029, Certifier: Jon Howard, Registrant: Questar Infocomm, Inc, 333 South State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, Phone: (801) 541-7224, Fax: (801) 324-1959, Email:

  • Lat: 37.280556 Lon: -109.572222, Call Sign: WQXS762,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.312 MHz, 451.412 MHz, 451.512 MHz, 456.312 MHz, 456.412 MHz, Grant Date: 05/31/2016, Expiration Date: 05/31/2026, Certifier: Cindy Tumeh, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, 4700 Se International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
Most common first names in Bluff, UT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1174.7 years
Mary975.1 years
James567.0 years
Robert483.2 years
Stella381.3 years
Alice275.0 years
Betty269.9 years
Helen267.0 years
Jean283.0 years
William265.0 years
Most common last names in Bluff, UT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Tsosie571.2 years
Blackhorse475.0 years
Begay489.2 years
Jones471.3 years
Smith476.5 years
Stash459.5 years
Black351.0 years
Johnson382.6 years
Pelt364.3 years
Yanito368.7 years
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bluff, UT
  • 42.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.0%Electricity
  • 22.5%Solar energy


Bluff compared to Utah state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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