Bird's eye view of Bloomer, Wis, 1912
Bloomer’s story
171 years in pictures
Census counts: 304 in 1880, 3,683 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1912 and 3 maps from 1949 on.
- 1855Bloomer is settled
BloomerWI
A town of 3,634, settled in 1855.
Population
3,634
2025 Census estimate · −1% since 2020
Typical home
$298K
+5.7% in a year
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
38.0
years
Jobs based here
2,131
Balanced
TownGrade
B
#205 of 357 in WI
Is Bloomer a good place to live?
Bloomer gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $298K for a typical one, or 4 years of the Eau Claire metro’s $75K median household income. It grades B overall, ranked 205th of 357 in Wisconsin. 23% of working residents work locally in Bloomer, above both the Wisconsin town median (8.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%).
What makes Bloomer stand out
Where Bloomer beats most towns.
How Bloomer grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Bloomer is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →SafetyBOpen →Jobs & incomeBOpen →SchoolsBOpen →HealthMayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley 0.5 miles awayB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7 of 20; 3.9% of households have no car; 1.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 8% conserved landB+Open →History1 notable person born hereCOpen →Civic life4.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
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 Bloomer: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bloomer, and how to reach them.
PowerBloomer Electric & WaterEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterBloomer Waterworks1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bloomer’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCity of Bloomer ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5472454724 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 Bloomer.
Bloomer is healthier than towns with similar incomes and is safe by national standards but not by Wisconsin’s.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Bloomer
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Bloomer.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
4
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsB
Public schools in Bloomer beat 56% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the Bloomer School District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Bloomer High, with 400 students.
56%of WI districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomer ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 521 | B |
| Bloomer HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 400 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Climate
In Bloomer, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Bloomer has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Bloomer is 81°F.
42″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–26°
Spring32–54°
Summer56–79°
Fall36–56°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 31% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 27% of residents (21% statewide). 24% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Bloomer.
38median age · WI 40.2
| Bloomer | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 32% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 20% | 18% |
BloomerWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school35%
Some college28%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate3%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.6 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Bloomer | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 3.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.6% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.4% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,600, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
A job hub: Bloomer has 1.3 jobs for every working resident and draws in 1,740 commuters
Bloomer’s median household income is $58,000. Since 2013, Bloomer has added 243 jobs, to 2,131 in 2023. 3.9% of Bloomer residents live below the poverty line.
23%work in town
| Bloomer | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,000 | $88,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Bloomer23%
Eau Claire18%
Chippewa Falls10%
Lake Hallie4%
Woodmohr3%
17 mi
median commute distance
2,131
jobs based in Bloomer
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 48% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SafetyB
Bloomer reports less crime per resident than 61% of U.S. towns
At 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports more crime than 51% of Wisconsin’s graded towns.
61%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Bloomer2.7
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Bloomer4.1
Wisconsin10.3
U.S.15.5
61st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
49th
percentile among WI towns
10
violent crimes reported in 2025
15
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade B
Bloomer earns a B for cost of living
Typical home values rose 5.7% in the year to September 2026.
$298KZillow home value
| Bloomer | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $895 a month | $1,080 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 72% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Bloomer$298K
Wisconsin$337K
+5.7%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
7.8%conserved
| Bloomer | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
7.8%
conserved · 152 of 1,949 acres
0.8 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Moose Fair Grounds | — | 15 |
| 2. North City Park | 0.1 mi | 10 |
| 3. Willis Park/Playground | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
Residents of Bloomer are less healthy than 55% of U.S. towns
Against the 8,375 U.S. towns with household incomes like Bloomer’s, it is healthier than 72%, so its B− isn’t only a matter of income.
Bloomer beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
45%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Bloomer | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better28 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Bloomer | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 8.6% |
Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley
0.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
20th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bloomer
20pages on Bloomer
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 56% of WI districts · 4 schoolsSafetyB2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than WI on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$298K typical home · up 5.7% in a yearWork & commuteB$58K median household income · 2,131 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bloomer; the nearest are
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity or college · Public · Eau Claire21 mi$9,642 in-state tuitionChippewa Valley Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Eau Claire21.3 mi$4,844 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Bloomer residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Bloomer
City in Wisconsin, United States
Bloomer is a city in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city of Bloomer was 3,683.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1855
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 994 ft
- ZIP code
- 54724
Bloomer’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Bloomer.
WoodmohrBloomer
How the neighbors grade
Woodmohr has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Woodmohr reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Bloomer with a neighbor →
Questions about Bloomer
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bloomer, WI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Bloomer grades B overall, better than 63% of U.S. towns and #205 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades B− for health, B for safety and B for schools.
Is Bloomer, WI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.