Bloomington Metro Area, IL
Living in the Bloomington Metro Area
Bikeability35
Walkability53
Commute90
Public Transit32
Affordability66
Public Safety64
Airports15
Hospitals50
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
173kPopulation-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
$68kMedian 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
$167kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$721Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bloomington Metro Area, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bloomington Metro Area, IL
Central Catholic High School
4 miles, W
Chesterbrook Academy
5 miles, W
High Road School of Bloomington
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bloomington Metro Area, IL
Illinois State University
8 miles, W
Illinois Wesleyan University
8 miles, W
Eureka College
27 miles, NW
Lincoln Christian University
36 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bloomington Metro Area, IL
St Joseph Medical Center
6 miles, W
Advocate Bromenn Medical Center
8 miles, W
Warner Hospital and Health Services
25 miles, S
Gibson Community Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Bloomington Metro Area, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
43 miles, SE
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
46 miles, W
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
63 miles, SW