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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 41.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0505 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Bloomfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").