Bloomfield, Iowa

Bloomfield, Iowa

Bloomfield, Iowa, in Davis county, is 78 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 161 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,601.

The People and Families of Bloomfield

In Bloomfield, about 54% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Bloomfield features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bloomfield had a median family income of $44,073.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Bloomfield residents, with $600. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Bloomfield isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Bloomfield Housing

In Bloomfield, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Bloomfield, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Bloomfield; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 5%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 11%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Bloomfield, IA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bloomfield residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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.

Bloomfield Hospitals

DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
507 NORTH MADISON
(641) 664-2145
Emergency Service: Yes

Bloomfield High Schools (2004)

DAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
106 N EAST ST
641-664-2200
Serves 376 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

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