Nebraska
Bloomfield is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 870. Residents earn $58,500 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bloomfield receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bloomfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bloomfield is $58,500, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Bloomfield is $78,500, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Bloomfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches, including 36.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,500 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,316 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $826 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,409 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 328 |
| County GDP | $874M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,400 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.06% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $78,500 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $95,652 |
| Census Median Rent | $717 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,400 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.06% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,014/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.2 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,693 ft (516 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,061/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5984°N, 97.6481°W |
| County FIPS | 31107 |
Winner: Republican by 63.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.6% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,061/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |