At a Glance
Median Income
$40,298
$21,661 per capita
Home Value
$128,600
Zillow: $126,879
Median Rent
$761/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
13.5% 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?
C+
2.8 / 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 $40,298 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,661. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,416 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bloomington is $128,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,879. Median rent is $761/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
3.7% of adults in Bloomington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloomington has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,409
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born14.4%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,298
Per Capita$21,661
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$6,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,600
Rent$761
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$126,879
Housing Units639
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation59 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute49 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bloomington was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.