Highway 61 Roadside Park, 2006
Bloomsdale’s story
156 years in pictures
Census counts: 411 in 1970, 639 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1970 on.
- 1870Bloomsdale is settled
BloomsdaleMO
A town of 683, settled in 1870.
Photo: Blambo at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Population
683
2025 Census estimate · +6.9% since 2020
Typical home
$303K
+11% in a year
Household income
$102K
median
Median age
40.1
years
Jobs based here
372
Balanced
Is Bloomsdale a good place to live?
Bloomsdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
683 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bloomsdale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bloomsdale, and how to reach them.
PowerCitizens Electric Corporation15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBloomsdale PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bloomsdale’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSte. GenevieveSte. Genevieve County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code6362763627 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 Bloomsdale.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Bloomsdale is inland flooding, at a high overall level
The risk rating from FEMA for Bloomsdale comes to 79 of 100, against 54 of 100 in Missouri’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 40% come from inland flooding and 27% from heat waves. Federal aid has come to Bloomsdale households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2015.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 110 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers: that is Bloomsdale’s year
The peak summer temperature for Bloomsdale comes to 89°F, close to Missouri’s towns (88°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–45°
Spring45–68°
Summer66–87°
Fall46–69°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Bloomsdale is younger than the Missouri average
32% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 32% across Missouri. People 65 and older are 11% of residents (18% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (37% statewide). Bloomsdale is growing: up 6.9% since 2020, to 683 residents (2025 estimate).
40.1median age · MO 39
| Bloomsdale | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 17% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 22% | 29% |
BloomsdaleMissouriUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school34%
Some college22%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.7 points. Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Bloomsdale | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.1% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.7% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.5% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.7% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.7% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.6% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.2% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.7% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.3% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.6% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
Bloomsdale has 1.4 jobs for every working resident, and 358 people commute in
Employers in Bloomsdale added 133 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 372. Only 5% of working residents stay in Bloomsdale for work; the rest commute out. Also worth knowing: its average commute is 30 minutes. Half commute less than 28 miles.
5%work in town
| Bloomsdale | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $102,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.1% | 13% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9% | 14% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Bloomsdale5%
Ste. Genevieve12%
St. Louis8%
Crystal City3%
Farmington3%
28 mi
median commute distance
372
jobs based in Bloomsdale
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
In Bloomsdale, the median rent runs lower than in the typical Missouri or U.S. town
84% of households own their home in Bloomsdale. Values rose 11% in the 12 months to September 2026.
$303KZillow home value
| Bloomsdale | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $525 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 84% | 64% | 73% |
Typical home value
Bloomsdale$303K
Missouri$265K
+11%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Bloomsdale is
In Bloomsdale, 27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, and 18% smoke cigarettes. For adults here, the share who sleep under 7 hours is 40%.
| Bloomsdale | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 25% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Bloomsdale | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 58.6% | 64% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 55.8% | 60.4% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 73.9% | 77.2% |
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital
9.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bloomsdale
17pages on Bloomsdale
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bloomsdale; the nearest are
Mineral Area CollegeCommunity college · Public · Park Hills18.4 mi$5,660 in-state tuitionHarris-Stowe State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saint Louis42.7 mi$7,008 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Bloomsdale residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Bloomsdale
City in Ste. Geneviere County, Missouri, United States
Bloomsdale is a city in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, United States. The population was 639 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 509 ft
- ZIP code
- 63627
- Area code
- 573
Questions about Bloomsdale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bloomsdale, MO a good place to live?
Bloomsdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.