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Bluford

A village of 630 people in Illinois
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About Bluford

Village in Illinois, United States
630Population
1.5 sq miArea
525 ftElevation

Bluford is a village in Jefferson County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2020 census the village population was 630. It is part of the Mount Vernon Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code62814
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Most working residents leave Bluford for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mount Vernon (36%), Centralia (4%) and Webber (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Mount Vernon
36%
Centralia
4%
Webber
4%
Springfield
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bluford →

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13worse than IL

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Deaconess Illinois CrossroadsMount Vernon · 11 mi · ER
Mt Vernon Community Hlth CenterMount Vernon · 10.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bluford · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bluford →

Natural hazards in Bluford

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

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Bluford has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 26°Winter
66° / 45°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Wayne City Kissner Public LibraryWayne City · 8.1 miles · 20 hrs a week
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