At a Glance
Median Income
$52,679
$32,537 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
Zillow: $260,073
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bloomfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 $52,679 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,537. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,530 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bloomfield is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,073. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
25.6% of adults in Bloomfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloomfield has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,053
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,679
Per Capita$32,537
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$2,394M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$1,021
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$260,073
Housing Units532
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation704 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Bloomfield was founded in 1819.
The median home in Bloomfield was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.