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Bloomfield, NE


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Bloomfield, Nebraska

Bloomfield, Nebraska, in Knox county, is 63 miles W of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 127 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,126.

The People and Families of Bloomfield

In Bloomfield, about 56% of adults are married. Lots of people in Bloomfield live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. 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 $36,705.

Bloomfield Housing

In Bloomfield, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Bloomfield.

Commuting

In Bloomfield, 86% 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. Most residents would agree that driving around Bloomfield is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBloomfield Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBloomfield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBloomfield Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bloomfield Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bloomfield, NE

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men41
Racial Diversity12
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults53
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built46
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