Bloomfield City Housing

Bloomfield, Greene, IN, has a homeownership rate of about 64%, with median home values around $120,000 and median rents near $720/month. The housing market has seen modest annual appreciation of about 4% in recent years. Housing types are mostly single-family homes, with some apartments and older historic properties. Notable neighborhoods include Downtown Bloomfield and areas near Eastern Greene Elementary. Property tax rates average 0.85% of assessed value, typically amounting to $1,020 annually for a median-priced home. The area offers affordable living compared to state and national averages.

Education in Bloomfield City

Bloomfield city, Greene County, IN, has one main public high school: Bloomfield Jr-Sr High School, serving grades 7-12, enrolling about 400 students. The city has two public schools in total. About 84% of residents hold a high school diploma, while around 13% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The high school’s graduation rate is approximately 93%. School safety measures include security protocols and staff training. Bloomfield offers some adult education programs and vocational courses. Educational programs focus on STEM and the arts, and the average school rating is 7/10.

Bloomfield City Healthcare

Bloomfield, located in Greene County, Indiana, relies primarily on Greene County General Hospital (25 beds) for inpatient care, along with several local clinics for outpatient services. Healthcare access is limited, with approximately 14% of residents uninsured, compared to Indiana’s 8%. The area’s population is predominantly White (97%), seniors (age 65+) make up 19%, and common health issues include diabetes, heart disease, and obesity (adult obesity rate: 39%). Healthcare provider shortages persist, with Greene County designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), and a patient-to-primary care physician ratio of about 2,870:1.

Transportation in Bloomfield City

Transportation in Bloomfield, Greene County, IN, is dominated by private vehicle use, with about 92% of commuters driving alone and less than 1% using public transit. The average commute time is approximately 26 minutes. Most households (over 93%) own at least one vehicle, reflecting limited transit infrastructure—there is no local public transit service in Bloomfield. US Route 231 provides primary roadway access, connecting residents to nearby employment hubs in Bloomington (Indiana University) and Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center. Carpooling accounts for around 6% of commutes, while walking and biking rates are minimal.

Bloomfield City Demographics

As of the 2020 Census, Bloomfield city in Greene County, Indiana, had a population of 2,245. The median age was 39.8 years, with 21% under 18 and 20% aged 65 or older. The gender distribution was nearly even: 49% male and 51% female. Racially, the population was 94.6% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.5% Native American, and 3.6% two or more races, with Hispanic or Latino residents making up 1.3% of the total population.

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