Bloomfield, WI

Wisconsin

Bloomfield is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 4,815. Residents earn $92,438 per year, which is 23% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,815 Population 385/sq mi density
$92,438 Median Income $36,279 per capita
$213,300 Home Value $490,082 Zillow
$1,170 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
96 Violent Crime/100K 1,130 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$92,438 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,300 home value, $1,170/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K (75% below avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,438
23% higher than US avg
Home Value $213,300
24% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 96/100K
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,170
1% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Bloomfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,815
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,438
Per Capita$36,279
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$6,423M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$213,300
Rent$1,170
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$490,082

Crime

F
Violent96/100K
Property1,130/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary32/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.8%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation864 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+88.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Libraries11

Is Bloomfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bloomfield receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Bloomfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bloomfield is $92,438, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bloomfield is $213,300, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Bloomfield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 96 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,130 per 100,000, 42% below the national average.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Bloomfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Bloomfield has a population of 4,815 with a density of 385 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.5%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

4,815
Total Population
385
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
12.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bloomfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.1%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.9%
19% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bloomfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bloomfield is $92,438, which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Bloomfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,438
23% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,279
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$89,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,401
County GDP$6,423M

Business (County)

Restaurants337
Healthcare234
Retail366
Manufacturing188

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Work from Home8.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bloomfield is $213,300, 24% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $490,082.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$213,300
24% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$490,082
Median List Price$220,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$220,500
$/Sq Ft$224
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,170
1% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Rate3.98%
In Bloomfield, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.8% report depression. 28.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bloomfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.3%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity28.3%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.6%
Checkup Rate73.6%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities234
Bloomfield has a violent crime rate of 96 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,130 per 100,000 (42% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Bloomfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent95.5/100K
75% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape15.9/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault79.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,130.4/100K
42% below US avg
Burglary31.8/100K
Theft1,066.7/100K
Vehicle Theft31.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Bloomfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.6 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation864 ft (263 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates42.5490°N, 88.3518°W
County FIPS55127
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%
D 38.3%

Winner: Republican by 22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+88.0%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density385/sq mi
Total Area12.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities234
Restaurants337
Retail Stores366

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Work from Home8.4%

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