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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation704 ft (215 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density731/sq mi
Coordinates37.9136°N, 85.3156°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNelson County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience82.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 106 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 102 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 139 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 43 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 64 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 81 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 39 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 55 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 79 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 117 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 149 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 60 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 150 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 146 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,537 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 96 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 46 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 50 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 56 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 26 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 75 km 7
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 95 km 2
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 86 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 57 km 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 51 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 80 km 2
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 65 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: Big Woods (1,500 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 Big Woods 1,500 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Bloomfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").

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