Bloomington, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Harlan County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
97 Population 121/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $25,862 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $134,002 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bloomington, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,250
5% below
$25,862 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
73% below
Zillow: $134,002
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
95%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bloomington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,862. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bloomington is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,002. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

15.6% of adults in Bloomington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bloomington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population97
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density121/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$25,862
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$267M
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$134,002
Housing Units61
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,062/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,945 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bloomington was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.