Bloomingdale, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Scott County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,840 Population 905/sq mi density
$50,408 Median Income $29,588 per capita
$141,800 Home Value $249,148 Zillow
$849 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,408 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $849/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomingdale, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,408
33% below
$29,588 per capita
Home Value
$141,800
50% below
Zillow: $249,148
Median Rent
$849/mo
27% below
20.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Bloomingdale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bloomingdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
50%
Rent
73%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bloomingdale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bloomingdale residents earn a median household income of $50,408 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,588. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bloomingdale is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,148. Median rent is $849/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

10.1% of adults in Bloomingdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bloomingdale has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,840
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,408
Per Capita$29,588
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$610M
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,800
Rent$849
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$249,148
Housing Units4,398
Rent Burden20.2%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation1,530 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bloomingdale was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.