Bloomfield-East-Fork-ky, 2017
Bloomfield’s story
208 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
5 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1818Bloomfield is settled
BloomfieldKY
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,011
2025 Census estimate · +4.9% since 2020
Typical home
$255K
+3.1% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
50.3
years
Jobs based here
156
A commuter town
Is Bloomfield a good place to live?
The best of Bloomfield’s subject grades are an A+ for safety, an A− for cost of living, and an A for history; the weakest is a C− for schools. No town in Kentucky scores higher than Bloomfield on safety. Only 7 of Kentucky’s 238 towns score higher on history. Bloomfield's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 85% of U.S. towns. Bloomfield has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Bloomfield stand out
Where Bloomfield beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Bloomfield0
Kentucky2.1
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
Less crime per resident than 99% of U.S. towns
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
5historic places
HistoryA
Settled in 1818
5 places on the National Register
A history going back 208 years.
Typical home value
Bloomfield$255K
Kentucky$231K
Cost of livingA−
3.5 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 81% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Small town
1,011 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Bloomfield grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Kentucky), ordered by how far Bloomfield is from typical.
SafetyLess crime per resident than almost any U.S. townA+Open →Cost of livingA−Open →SchoolsBehind 76% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduationC−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →Jobs & income156 jobs based hereCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.5 of 20; 2.1% of households have no car; 7.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →HealthCHI Saint Joseph Flaget Memorial Hospital 11.8 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksB−Open →History1 notable person born hereAOpen →Civic life1.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bloomfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bloomfield, and how to reach them.
PowerSalt River Electric Coop10.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBloomfield Water & Sewer Dept2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers73% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bloomfield’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNelson County ClerkNelson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2019
ZIP code4000840008 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bloomfield.
SafetyA+
Property crime in Bloomfield is lower than in most of Kentucky or the rest of the country
Bloomfield’s property crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents, below both the Kentucky town median (8.3) and the median of U.S. towns (9.9). Only 6 of the 116 Kentucky towns we compare have a lower violent crime rate than Bloomfield. Bloomfield reports less crime per resident than 100% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
99%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Bloomfield | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 8.3 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 1.3 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Bloomfield0
Kentucky2.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Bloomfield0
Kentucky12.8
U.S.15.5
99th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Most of Bloomfield’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Bloomfield for work: only 2% work in town. Bloomfield’s median household income is $55,000, where Kentucky’s towns sit at $60,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. 11% of Bloomfield residents live below the poverty line.
2%work in town
| Bloomfield | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 15% | 8% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Bloomfield2%
Bardstown23%
Louisville12%
Lexington3%
Shepherdsville3%
26 mi
median commute distance
156
jobs based in Bloomfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 61% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Bloomfield stands out in Kentucky and nationally: the median age there is higher
Bloomfield’s median age is 50.3 years. Bloomfield has grown 4.9% since 2020, to 1,011 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 19% of residents are under 18 in Bloomfield.
50.3median age · KY 39.1
| Bloomfield | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.3 years | 37.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 19% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 26% | 29% |
BloomfieldKentuckyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school35%
Some college25%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.8 points. Across Kentucky, 50.5% of residents are women.
| Bloomfield | KY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.5% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.3% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.3% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.2% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 19% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.3% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.9% | 32.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.9% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.9% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.7% | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.6% | 11.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Bloomfield
Bloomfield has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 25° and about 12 inches of snow falls in a winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–45°
Spring44–67°
Summer64–86°
Fall46–69°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 13
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
High risk in Bloomfield, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Bloomfield.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
2
paid flood claims since 1979
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB
Residents of Bloomfield are healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Bloomfield beats the Kentucky average on 8 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
59%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Bloomfield | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 27% | 23% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 23% | 19% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
8 better23 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Bloomfield | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.2% | 18.9% |
| Fewer adults in fair or poor health | 18.4% | 22.4% |
CHI Saint Joseph Flaget Memorial Hospital
11.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade A−
Homes in Bloomfield are worth about $255K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Bloomfield home is worth about $255,000, up 3.1% in a year, 11% above the Kentucky typical home. The median rent in Bloomfield is $750 a month.
$255KZillow home value
| Bloomfield | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 78% | 59% | 73% |
| Median rent | $750 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Bloomfield$255K
Kentucky$231K
+3.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 50 attractions →United States Bullion Depository and 35 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bloomfield. Close and well known come first.
Big draw36 mi LandmarkUnited States Bullion Depository34 mi MuseumSons of the American Revolution
27 mi National Historical ParkAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park213K visitors a year
31 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom
32 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
33 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Bullion Depository: Work permit Original author=Cliff, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park: Jamie from Toronto, ON, CC BY 2.0 · Kentucky Kingdom: Stevietheman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium: Perthsider, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynn Family Stadium: Bpluke01, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bloomfield
19pages on Bloomfield
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 76% of KY districtsSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than KY on 8 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$255K typical home · up 3.1% in a yearWork & commuteC$55K median household income · 156 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 65% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bloomfield; the nearest are
Galen College of Nursing-LouisvilleUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Louisville27.3 miKentucky State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Frankfort32 mi$9,387 in-state tuitionJefferson Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Louisville33.1 mi$4,808 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Bloomfield residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Kentucky.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Bloomfield for work
Where Bloomfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
156jobs based in Bloomfield
2%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Bloomfield
City in Kentucky, United States
Bloomfield is a home rule–class city in Nelson County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Bloomfield had a population of 961. Former names of the city included Middlesburg and Gandertown.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1819
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 676 ft
- ZIP code
- 40008
- Area code
- 502
Questions about Bloomfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bloomfield, KY expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.