Post office in, 2009
New Bloomington’s story
169 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1857New Bloomington is settled
New BloomingtonOH
A town of 418, settled in 1857.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
418
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Typical home
$201K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$25K
median
Median age
28.8
years
Jobs based here
14
A commuter town
Is New Bloomington a good place to live?
65% of residents live below the poverty line in New Bloomington, above both Ohio’s towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). New Bloomington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
418 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Montgomery TownshipBig Island TownshipNew Bloomington
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to New Bloomington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in New Bloomington, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPcm Aria Marion LLC water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have New Bloomington’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Marion County Board of ElectionsMarion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP codes43302, 4334143302 50% · 43341 50%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in New Bloomington.
Work & commute
New Bloomington has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
New Bloomington’s average commute is 29 minutes. Half commute less than 24 miles. The top destinations are Marion Township (14%), Columbus (12%) and Marion (11%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In New Bloomington0%
Marion Township14%
Columbus12%
Marion11%
Delaware4%
24 mi
median commute distance
14
jobs based in New Bloomington
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in New Bloomington brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 19° on a January night to 84° on a July afternoon, with about 26 inches of snow a winter.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring40–61°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
A home in New Bloomington is worth about $201K, on Zillow’s estimate
Typical home values rose 5.3% in the year to September 2026. New Bloomington’s median rent stands at $962 a month.
$201KZillow home value
Typical home value
New Bloomington$201K
Ohio$246K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
New Bloomington faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in New Bloomington, 61% come from inland flooding and 17% from cold waves. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy New Bloomington is
In New Bloomington, 15% of adults report frequent physical distress. On the CDC’s 32 measures, New Bloomington is ahead of Ohio on 2 and behind on 5. 38% of New Bloomington adults feel lonely, where Ohio’s towns sit at 34% and U.S. towns at 33%.
| New Bloomington | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
2 better25 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | New Bloomington | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| More smokers | 18.3% | 15.4% |
Marion General Hospital
9.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
In New Bloomington, 0.1% of the land is conserved
One park or preserve covers 3 acres in New Bloomington.
0.1%conserved
0.1%
conserved · 0 of 284 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Big Island Wildlife Area | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about New Bloomington
17pages on New Bloomington
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of New Bloomington
Ohio State University-Marion CampusUniversity or college · Public · Marion11.7 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionMarion Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Marion11.7 mi$6,595 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 New Bloomington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave New Bloomington for work
Where New Bloomington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
14jobs based in New Bloomington
0%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About New Bloomington
Village in Ohio, United States
New Bloomington is a village in Marion County, Ohio, United States. The population was 413 at the 2020 census. New Bloomington is served by Elgin Local School District. New Bloomington was originally named Carey Station, and under the latter name was laid out in 1856.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 942 ft
- ZIP code
- 43341
Questions about New Bloomington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is New Bloomington, OH a good place to live?
New Bloomington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.