What are the schools like in Bloomfield, NE?

Bloomfield is served primarily by BLOOMFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bloomfield?

The median household income in Bloomfield, NE is $56,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Bloomfield, NE?

Bloomfield has an average high temperature of 30.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Bloomfield, NE affordable or expensive?

Bloomfield's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bloomfield is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,500 and the median rent is $664 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Bloomfield is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bloomfield, NE a Good Place to Live?

Bloomfield is a small town of 847 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $56,313 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Bloomfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, 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: 85.8

Bloomfield's overall cost of living index is 85.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bloomfield costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bloomfield, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$664	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bloomfield is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Bloomfield is served primarily by BLOOMFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bloomfield, NE	National Avg
School District	BLOOMFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bloomfield sees average highs of 30.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 28.6 inches of annual precipitation and 41.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bloomfield, NE
Average High — January	30.4°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	28.6"
Annual Snowfall	41.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bloomfield, NE	National Avg
Population	847	—
Median Age	57.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	12.3%	22.2%
65 and over	38.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wausa, NE 9 mi Lindy, NE 11 mi Center, NE 12 mi Crofton, NE 12 mi Magnet, NE 13 mi

Bloomfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomfield, NE affordable or expensive?

Bloomfield's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bloomfield roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,500 and median rent is $664/month.

What is the crime rate in Bloomfield, NE?

Crime data for Bloomfield is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Bloomfield?

Public schools in Bloomfield are operated by BLOOMFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bloomfield, NE a good place to live?

Bloomfield, NE has a population of 847, a median household income of $56,313, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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 30.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.6 inches with about 41.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bloomfield?

The population of Bloomfield, Nebraska is 847 with a median age of 57.9. 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 86 (100 = US average), median home $78,500, median household income $56,313, 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.