Living in Bloomfield, KY

Explore Bloomfield and see how it fits the life you want to build.

1,124 Population Nelson County County City Place Type Kentucky State
Overall Match7.2 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Bloomfield at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population1,124
Median Household Income$55,063
Median Home Value$182,100
Median Gross Rent$750
Median Age50.3
Average Household Size2.0
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home5.9%
Homeownership78.4%
Housing Vacancy7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Bloomfield is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Bloomfield Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Bloomfield and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.7 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.1 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.7 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.7 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Bloomfield

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$182,100
Median Gross Rent$750
Homeownership78.4%
Housing Vacancy7.1%
Housing Value7.4/10
Housing Stability7.4/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Bloomfield, KY

Median Household Income$55,063
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home5.9%
Employment8.2/10
Remote Work Friendly5.8/10
Income Strength7.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Bloomfield and how households are structured

Population1,124
Median Age50.3
Average Household Size2.0

Bloomfield is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Bloomfield

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Bloomfield point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High90.3°F
Average Winter Low22.0°F
Annual Rainfall52.5 in.
Annual Snowfall11.9 in.

Seasonal Life in Bloomfield

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Bloomfield is located in Nelson County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Nelson County.

County Intelligence

Bloomfield & Nelson County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Bloomfield is located in Nelson County, Kentucky.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Bloomfield.

Current NarrowTheList data for Bloomfield shows a population of about 1,124. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Nelson County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Bloomfield.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.