Bloomfield, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
870 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$404 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$483 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
1
Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 6 36
Apr 3 3 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 1 5 36
Dec 1 6 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 5%

Schools

Bloomfield Jr-Sr High School
<1 miles, SE 4.6 star
Bloomfield Elementary School
<1 miles, S 4.6 star
Wausa High School
9 miles, S 4.1 star
Wausa Elementary School
9 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

Mount Marty College
23 miles, NE 1.9 star
University of South Dakota
39 miles, E 2.3 star
Northeast Community College
40 miles, S 1.9 star

Hospitals

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
23 miles, NE 5 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
82 miles, NE 1.4 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
118 miles, SW 1 star
Eppley Airfield
127 miles, SE 2.8 star