Bloomfield is a small town of 1,013 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $44,922
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bloomfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
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: 90.8
Bloomfield's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bloomfield costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bloomfield, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$879
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,922
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bloomfield's violent crime rate is 49.7 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
49.7 /100k
Property Crime
419.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bloomfield is served primarily by Nelson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bloomfield, KY
National Avg
School District
Nelson County
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bloomfield sees average highs of 43.4°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 52.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Bloomfield's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bloomfield roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,300 and median rent is $879/month.
Bloomfield's violent crime rate is 49.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 419.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bloomfield are operated by Nelson County.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bloomfield, KY has a population of 1,013, a median household income of $44,922, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
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.
Bloomfield averages 43.4°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.5 inches
with about 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bloomfield, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40008.
The population of Bloomfield, Kentucky is 1,013 with a median age of 52.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bloomfield: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $144,300, median household income $44,922, 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.
