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Bloomfield, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Davis County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,723 Population 1,200/sq mi density
$61,679 Median Income $30,347 per capita
$122,600 Home Value $225,652 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 778 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,679 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,600 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomfield, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,679
18% below
$30,347 per capita
Home Value
$122,600
57% below
Zillow: $225,652
Median Rent
$918/mo
21% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
61% below
778/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bloomfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bloomfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
43%
Rent
79%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bloomfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bloomfield residents earn a median household income of $61,679 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,347. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bloomfield is $122,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,652. Median rent is $918/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Bloomfield reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 778/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

23.4% of adults in Bloomfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bloomfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,723
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,200/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,679
Per Capita$30,347
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,600
Rent$918
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$225,652
Housing Units1,157
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent148/100K
Property778/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault148/100K
Burglary148/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation834 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bloomfield was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.