What are the schools like in Bloomer, WI?

Bloomer is served primarily by Bloomer School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Bloomer?

The median household income in Bloomer, WI is $48,398 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Bloomer, WI?

Bloomer has an average high temperature of 21.3°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Bloomer, WI affordable or expensive?

Bloomer's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bloomer is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $169,100 and the median rent is $723 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bloomer, WI?

Bloomer has a violent crime rate of 296.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 592.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bloomer, WI a Good Place to Live?

Bloomer is a small town of 3,679 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $48,398 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Bloomer 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 Bloomer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bloomer 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: 91.4

Bloomer's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bloomer costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bloomer, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$169,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$723	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,398	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bloomer's violent crime rate is 296.0 per 100,000 residents — 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

296.0 /100k

Property Crime

592.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bloomer is served primarily by Bloomer School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bloomer, WI	National Avg
School District	Bloomer School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bloomer sees average highs of 21.3°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 31.9 inches of annual precipitation and 41.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bloomer, WI
Average High — January	21.3°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	31.9"
Annual Snowfall	41.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bloomer, WI	National Avg
Population	3,679	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Auburn, WI 8 mi Jim Falls, WI 11 mi Chippewa Falls, WI 13 mi Colfax, WI 14 mi Lake Hallie, WI 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Bloomer

Bloomer, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54724

Bloomer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomer, WI affordable or expensive?

Bloomer's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bloomer roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $169,100 and median rent is $723/month.

What is the crime rate in Bloomer, WI?

Bloomer's violent crime rate is 296.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 592.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bloomer?

Public schools in Bloomer are operated by Bloomer School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bloomer, WI a good place to live?

Bloomer, WI has a population of 3,679, a median household income of $48,398, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Bloomer?

Bloomer averages 21.3°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.9 inches with about 41.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bloomer?

Bloomer, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54724.

What is the population of Bloomer?

The population of Bloomer, Wisconsin is 3,679 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bloomer?

Key numbers for living in Bloomer: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $169,100, median household income $48,398, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bloomer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.