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Bloomfield, IA

Bloomfield, IA.

Population: 7,069 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bloomfield, IA is $237,103 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $198,000 after a median 49 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$237,103

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$237,103
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.3%
5-year appreciation
+37.1%
10-year appreciation
+73.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$237,103
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$198,000
Median list price
$219,900
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
-14.8%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
13
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$792/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$815/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,439/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.8 : 1
Schools include
Davis County Elementary, Davis County Community High School, Davis County Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.1 in
Annual snowfall
24.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Bloomfield Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
43.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,293
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
60.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,467
Average weekly wage
$978
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BloomfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$237,103$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$198,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,293$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Bloomfield, IA?
$237,103.
What is the median sale price in Bloomfield, IA?
$198,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bloomfield, IA?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Bloomfield, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,066/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bloomfield, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Bloomfield, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bloomfield, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bloomfield, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bloomfield, IA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Bloomfield, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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