What are the schools like in Bloomfield, IA?

Bloomfield is served primarily by Davis County Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Bloomfield?

The median household income in Bloomfield, IA is $58,047 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Bloomfield, IA?

Bloomfield has an average high temperature of 31.9°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.2 inches.

Bloomfield, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bloomfield, IA affordable or expensive?

Bloomfield's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bloomfield is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $122,200 and the median rent is $855 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bloomfield, IA?

Bloomfield has a violent crime rate of 74.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 222.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bloomfield, IA a Good Place to Live?

Bloomfield is a small town of 2,687 in Iowa, with a median household income of $58,047 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Bloomfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bloomfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bloomfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.0

Bloomfield's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bloomfield costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bloomfield, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$855	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,047	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bloomfield's violent crime rate is 74.2 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.2 /100k

Property Crime

222.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bloomfield is served primarily by Davis County Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bloomfield, IA	National Avg
School District	Davis County Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bloomfield sees average highs of 31.9°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation and 24.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bloomfield, IA
Average High — January	31.9°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.1"
Annual Snowfall	24.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bloomfield, IA	National Avg
Population	2,687	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Drakesville, IA 5 mi Pulaski, IA 8 mi Floris, IA 9 mi Moulton, IA 14 mi Milton, IA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Bloomfield

Bloomfield, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52537

Bloomfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomfield, IA affordable or expensive?

Bloomfield's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bloomfield roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $122,200 and median rent is $855/month.

What is the crime rate in Bloomfield, IA?

Bloomfield's violent crime rate is 74.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 222.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bloomfield?

Public schools in Bloomfield are operated by Davis County Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bloomfield, IA a good place to live?

Bloomfield, IA has a population of 2,687, a median household income of $58,047, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bloomfield?

Bloomfield averages 31.9°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches with about 24.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bloomfield?

Bloomfield, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52537.

What is the population of Bloomfield?

The population of Bloomfield, Iowa is 2,687 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bloomfield?

Key numbers for living in Bloomfield: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $122,200, median household income $58,047, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bloomfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.