Bloomington, NE, 2017
Bloomington’s story
154 years in pictures
Census counts: 524 in 1880, 110 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
- 1872Bloomington is established
BloomingtonNE
A town of 108, established in 1872.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
108
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Median home value
$104K
Census ACS
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
42.5
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Bloomington a good place to live?
Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 1 have a higher share of households owning their home than Bloomington. Bloomington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
108 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 Bloomington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bloomington, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthern Public Power District9.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Bloomington water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers69% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bloomington’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFranklin County ClerkFranklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6892968929 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bloomington.
Natural hazards
Very high risk in Bloomington, with hail at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailStrong windInland flooding
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Bloomington stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with a typical July afternoon hotter than most
Bloomington’s July high is 90°F, against 87°F in Nebraska’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Bloomington has cold winters and warm summers.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–41°
Spring38–65°
Summer62–88°
Fall39–67°
Oct 8
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Nebraska and the rest of the country, more of Bloomington’s adults have high blood pressure
44% of Bloomington adults have high blood pressure, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 34% and U.S. towns at 35%. 16% of Bloomington adults have diabetes. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Bloomington.
| Bloomington | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 28% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
2 better16 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Bloomington | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 68.5% | 62.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.5% | 77.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.8% | 6.1% |
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
4.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bloomington
17pages on Bloomington
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bloomington; the nearest are
University of Nebraska at KearneyUniversity or college · Public · Kearney42.1 mi$8,676 in-state tuitionFort Hays Tech North CentralCommunity college · Public · Beloit, KS64.9 mi$7,350 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Bloomington residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Bloomington
Village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States
Bloomington is a village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bloomington had a population of 110.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,946 ft
- ZIP code
- 68929
- Area code
- 308
Questions about Bloomington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bloomington, NE a good place to live?
Bloomington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.