Bloomington Metro Area, IL

Living in the Bloomington Metro Area

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 53
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 68
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Schools 19
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Residents

173k Population -15k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age
45% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black8%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate25%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$6.7k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$167k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$721 Median Monthly Rent +$110 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Bloomington Metro Area

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in the Bloomington Metro Area

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 7
Feb 28 2 5
Mar 39 3 2
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Bloomington Metro Area

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado26
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bloomington Metro Area, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bloomington Metro Area, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Bloomington Metro Area, IL

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Eureka College
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bloomington Metro Area, IL

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Airports

Airports near Bloomington Metro Area, IL