Bloomingdale, IN

Indiana

Bloomingdale is a small town in Indiana with a population of 302. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
302 Population 521/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $30,154 per capita
$88,300 Home Value $128,045 Zillow
$491 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $491/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,300
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $491
58% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population302
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density521/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$30,154
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$534M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,300
Rent$491
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$128,045
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation645 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+92.3%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.6%
Libraries2

Is Bloomingdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bloomingdale receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bloomingdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bloomingdale is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bloomingdale is $88,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $491 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Bloomingdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Bloomingdale has a population of 302 with a density of 521 people per square mile. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

302
Total Population
521
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.4%
Female 57.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bloomingdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bloomingdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bloomingdale is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Bloomingdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,154
Avg Weekly Wage$817
IRS Avg AGI$61,905

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)326
County GDP$534M

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare18
Retail48
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,225
36% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.6 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bloomingdale is $88,300, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $491 (58% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $128,045.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,300
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$128,045

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$491
58% below US avg
Rent Burden23.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,225
36% below US avg
Effective Rate2.52%
In Bloomingdale, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 28.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure35.4%
Asthma12.2%
COPD9.6%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity28.7%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress15.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death7,682/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access47.0%
Healthcare Facilities18

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Bloomingdale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall13.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation645 ft (197 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density521/sq mi
Coordinates39.8306°N, 87.2502°W
County FIPS18121
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.9-point margin. 78.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.5%
D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 56.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density521/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.6%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants28
Retail Stores48

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.6 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.9%

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