Bloomfield, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Knox County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
870 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$58,500 Median Income $32,316 per capita
$78,500 Home Value $105,990 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,500 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,500 home value, $717/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomfield, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,500
22% below
$32,316 per capita
Home Value
$78,500
72% below
Zillow: $105,990
Median Rent
$717/mo
38% below
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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
78%
Home Value
28%
Rent
62%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
67%
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 $58,500 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,316. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bloomfield is $78,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,990. Median rent is $717/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

16.6% of adults in Bloomfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bloomfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population870
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,500
Per Capita$32,316
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$874M
Avg Weekly Wage$826

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,500
Rent$717
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$105,990
Housing Units487
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,014/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,693 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Bloomfield was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.