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Bloomfield, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Owen County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,440 Population 1,731/sq mi density
$51,144 Median Income $27,464 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $212,452 Zillow
$672 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 3,887 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,144 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $672/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomfield, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,144
32% below
$27,464 per capita
Home Value
$108,700
61% below
Zillow: $212,452
Median Rent
$672/mo
42% below
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
3,887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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
68%
Home Value
39%
Rent
58%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bloomfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bloomfield residents earn a median household income of $51,144 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,464. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bloomfield is $108,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,452. Median rent is $672/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Bloomfield reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,887/100K.

Education

13.0% of adults in Bloomfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bloomfield has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,440
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,731/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,144
Per Capita$27,464
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$760M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent$672
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$212,452
Housing Units1,153
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property3,887/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation600 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Bloomfield was founded in 1824.
The median home in Bloomfield was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.