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Bloomfield, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Nelson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,053 Population 731/sq mi density
$52,679 Median Income $32,537 per capita
$180,000 Home Value $255,740 Zillow
$1,021 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,679 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $1,021/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomfield, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,679
30% below
$32,537 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Zillow: $255,740
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
12% below
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
94/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 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
70%
Home Value
64%
Rent
88%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bloomfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 2.1% (42% below 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 $255,740. 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.

Safety & Crime

Bloomfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 94/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,053
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,679
Per Capita$32,537
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$2,394M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$1,021
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$255,740
Housing Units532
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property94/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
29.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.