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Bloomfield, IA
City in Davis County, Iowa.
Population
2,742
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,206
ZIP codes
0
Bloomfield and its ZIP codes
Bloomfield at a glance
- Bloomfield is about 21 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 131st among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $60,769, 19% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,000 (37% below Iowa) and median rent is $951 a month.
Local data for Bloomfield, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bloomfield, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,769
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$132,000
Median rent
$951/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (597), Irish Americans (339), Mexican Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Davis County. PPP loans are for Bloomfield.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,776
1,981 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,202
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.4M
FY 2026, $5,198 per person
How people get to work
Bloomfield, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bloomfield, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
367
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bloomfield, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Bloomfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DrakesvilleCity | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PulaskiCity | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| FlorisCity | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| MoultonCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| MiltonCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| UnionvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| EldonCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Lancaster, MOCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| UdellCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Glenwood, MOVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Downing, MOCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| AgencyCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| LeandoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| BlakesburgCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| DoudsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| CantrilCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bloomfield, IA in?
- Bloomfield is in Davis County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Bloomfield, IA?
- About 2,742 people live in Bloomfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bloomfield?
- Nearby places include Drakesville (4.9 mi), Pulaski (8.4 mi), Floris (9.4 mi), Moulton (14 mi), Milton (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023