At a Glance
Median Income
$55,595
$31,543 per capita
Home Value
$194,000
Zillow: $285,388
Median Rent
$779/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
314/100K
829/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr
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 1.4% (61% 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 $285,388. 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 314 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 829/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,691
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,268/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,595
Per Capita$31,543
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$3,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,000
Rent$779
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$285,388
Housing Units1,640
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent314/100K
Property829/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault257/100K
Burglary57/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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