Bluford, Illinois
Village · Population 604 · #801 in Illinois
About Bluford
Set in the southern part of Illinois, Bluford is a tiny community with an estimated population of 604.
Bluford holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.59 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 380 residents per square mile.
📰 Bluford News Today
- Schedule - Webber Trojans (Bluford, IL) Volleyball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Bluford, Illinois 62814 The Weather Channel · Dec 28
- Helen Marie Maxey - View Obituary & Service Information sutherlandfuneralhome.com · Oct 30
- Bluford man killed in car-train crash in Jefferson County southernillinoisnow.com · Nov 14
- Linda Braden Obituary (2026) - Bluford, IL - Hughey Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jan 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bluford Unique
- The only place in America named Bluford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Bluford
- Bluford Grade School
- Farrington Elem School
- Webber High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)604
Rank in state#801 of 1,294
Land area1.59 sq mi
Density380/sq mi
Coordinates38.3261, -88.7348