At a Glance
Median Income
$70,347
$24,468 per capita
Home Value
$104,500
Zillow: $123,452
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
18.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bloomington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bloomington residents earn a median household income of $70,347 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,468. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bloomington is $104,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,452. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
32.7% of adults in Bloomington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloomington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population165
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,347
Per Capita$24,468
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,500
Rent
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$123,452
Housing Units58
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,518 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bloomington was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.