City safety & data profile

BloomingtonIN

Bloomington, IN is a 84K-resident city in Monroe County with a median household income of $50,465.

Monroe County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bloomington, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bloomington has a population larger than 90% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $321,400, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

84K
Population
Top 10%
By size
$50,465
Median income
$321,400
Median home
29.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Bloomington

Bloomington posts a median household income higher than 10% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Bloomington area.

Top 90%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Bloomington

Where Bloomington income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$50,465 Bottom 10% higher than 10% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bloomington, IN beyond the headline numbers

Bloomington sits inside Monroe County, Indiana, at roughly 39.17°N, -86.53°W. Population 84,067, $50,465 median household income. Median home value $321,400, median rent $1,200. Poverty rate 29.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bloomington's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 33.9%, then obesity at 33%. 3 hospitals in/around Bloomington, 3.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bloomington from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
84,067
Bloomington
Median Income
$50,465
-26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$321,400
+41% vs avg
Median Age
25.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Monroe County) - Bloomington's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
141K+1%
Median Income
$65,868+64%
Median Home Value
$285,200+82%
Poverty Rate
19.7%-22%
Unemployment
5.5%-27%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bloomington, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
Poverty Rate
29.8% +110% vs avg
Unemployment 6.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 58.8%
Work From Home 18.2%
Public Transit 3.6%

Population

White 75.8%
African American 5%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
33.9%
Obesity
33%
High Blood Pressure
26.1%
Physical Inactivity
22.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
22.4%
Binge Drinking
18.2%
Current Smoking
12.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.8%
Current Asthma
11.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
8.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.9%
Annual Checkup 76%

Other Measures

Diabetes
8%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.3%
Stroke
2.2%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
2
MONROE HOSPITAL
BLOOMINGTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BLOOMINGTON HOSPITAL
BLOOMINGTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bloomington, IN? ▼
Bloomington, IN has a population of 84,067 people, located in Monroe County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Bloomington? ▼
The median household income in Bloomington, IN is $50,465 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 29.8%.
What is the median home value in Bloomington? ▼
The median home value in Bloomington, IN is $321,400. Median rent is $1,200/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bloomington? ▼
The top health indicators in Bloomington include Short Sleep Duration (33.9%), Obesity (33%), High Blood Pressure (26.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bloomington? ▼
Bloomington has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bloomington? ▼
The median age in Bloomington, IN is 25.1 years. 58.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bloomington, IN is located in Monroe County, Indiana. With a population of 84K and a $50,465 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bloomington area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Bloomington's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Bloomington area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Bloomington against Indiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Indiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Monroe County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.