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Bloomington, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Harlan County County

3.2 /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
52°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 2,032 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bloomington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,945 ft (593 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates40.0938°N, 99.0384°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarlan County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 15.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.3 / 100
Community Resilience31.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 103 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 76 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 88 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 84 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 98 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 85 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 69 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 113 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 104 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 103 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 61 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 76 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 86 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 81 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 66 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 129 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 126 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 86 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 70 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

655 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 161 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 76 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 44 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 42 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 81 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 94 km 4
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 77 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 90 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 82 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 70 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 98 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 80 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 65 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 83 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 50 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 52 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 83 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 49 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 49 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 68 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 75 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 53 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in

Bloomington has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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