Bloomfield, IN

Bloomfield, Indiana

Bloomfield, Indiana, in Greene county, is 24 miles SW of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 66 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town has a population of 2,542.

The People and Families of Bloomfield

In Bloomfield, about 51% of adults are married. Lots of people in Bloomfield live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Bloomfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bloomfield had a median family income of $42,656.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Bloomfield residents, with $400. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bloomfield Housing

In Bloomfield, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Bloomfield without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Bloomfield, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

Bloomfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Bloomfield, IN

Comparing Bloomfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Bloomfield Almanac

Bloomfield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bloomfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bloomfield, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bloomfield Public Libraries

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Bloomfield High Schools (2004)

EASTERN GREENE HIGH SCHOOL
RR 4 BOX 623
812-825-5621
Serves 647 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

BLOOMFIELD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
501 W SPRING ST
812-384-4550
Serves 499 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Bloomfield Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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