Bloomington, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
78,703 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,449 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$665 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$833 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McLean County
4
Bloomington Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McLean County
4
Bloomington Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 24
Feb 2 5 28
Mar 3 2 39
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 3 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, IL State Senate District 46, IL State House District 91, IL
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Schools

Oakland Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Washington Elem School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Illinois Wesleyan University
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Illinois State University
3 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

St Joseph Medical Center
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Advocate Bromenn Medical Center
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Advocate Eureka Hospital
23 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
58 miles, SW • 1 star
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