At a Glance
Median Income
$55,595
$31,543 per capita
Home Value
$194,000
Zillow: $302,696
Median Rent
$779/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
296/100K
592/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
15.8% smoking rate
How Bloomer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bloomer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bloomer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bloomer residents earn a median household income of $55,595 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,543. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bloomer is $194,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,696. Median rent is $779/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Bloomer reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 592/100K.
Education
29.2% of adults in Bloomer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloomer has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,691
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,268/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,595
Per Capita$31,543
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$3,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,000
Rent$779
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$302,696
Housing Units1,640
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent296/100K
Property592/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation997 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Bloomer was founded in 1855.
The median home in Bloomer was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.