At a Glance
Median Income
$76,389
$25,786 per capita
Home Value
$67,300
Zillow: $156,071
Median Rent
$827/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.8% smoking rate
How Bloomburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bloomburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bloomburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bloomburg residents earn a median household income of $76,389 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,786. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 568 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bloomburg is $67,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,071. Median rent is $827/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
11.2% of adults in Bloomburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloomburg has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population303
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,389
Per Capita$25,786
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$1,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,300
Rent$827
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$156,071
Housing Units173
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death14,420/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation309 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bloomburg was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.