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Bloomington, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Bear Lake County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
257 Population 271/sq mi density
$81,667 Median Income $37,034 per capita
$361,700 Home Value $330,621 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
355 Violent Crime/100K 1,896 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$361,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
355 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomington, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,667
9% above
$37,034 per capita
Home Value
$361,700
28% above
Zillow: $330,621
Violent Crime
355/100K
6% below
1,896/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Bloomington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
128%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bloomington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bloomington residents earn a median household income of $81,667 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,034. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bloomington is $361,700 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,621. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Bloomington reports 355 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,896/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Bloomington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bloomington has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population257
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$37,034
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$296M
Avg Weekly Wage$774

Housing

A
Home Value$361,700
Rent
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$330,621
Housing Units129
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent355/100K
Property1,896/100K

Health

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain11.3 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation5,977 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 10%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Bloomington was founded in 1864.
The median home in Bloomington was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.