Bloomfield, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Owen County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,440 Population 1,731/sq mi density
$51,144 Median Income $27,464 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $223,787 Zillow
$672 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,144 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $672/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bloomfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,731/sq mi
Coordinates39.0261°N, 86.9374°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyOwen County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.55"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.1 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 104 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 103 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 135 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 104 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 106 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 132 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 94 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 68 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 127 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 104 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 108 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 68 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 103 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 105 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 83 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 101 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 138 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 102 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 125 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 654 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 93 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 45 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 78 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 35 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 6
May 25, 2011 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 35 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 42 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 84 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 35 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 59 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 59 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 64 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Bloomfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").

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