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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,945 ft (593 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0938°N, 99.0384°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harlan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Bloomington has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").