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What are the crime rate and median income in Bloomington, IN?
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.9 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Bloomington, 13% higher than the rate across Indiana (2.5). Its median household earns $50,465 and the median home value is $321,400. About 80,049 people live in Bloomington.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Bloomington?
In 2025 the Bloomington Police Department reported 230 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.9 per 1,000 people. It stands at 13% higher than the Indiana rate (2.5); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 2 murders. Property crime came to 1,524 offenses (19.1 per 1,000; Indiana: 10.5). Violent crimes fell 52% between 2021 and 2025 (477 to 230).
| Offense (2025) | Bloomington count | Per 1,000 | Indiana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 230 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 48 | 0.60 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 43 | 0.54 | 0.24 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 137 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,524 | 19.1 | 10.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 154 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,267 | 15.8 | 7.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 103 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Bloomington changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 477 | 1,883 | 3 |
| 2022 | 409 | 1,880 | 4 |
| 2023 | 316 | 2,002 | 2 |
| 2024 | 228 | 2,153 | 3 |
| 2025 | 230 | 1,524 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Bloomington Police Department's own reports.
How does Bloomington compare with Indiana?
Households in Bloomington have a median income of $50,465 (Indiana: $71,957). The median owner-occupied home is worth $321,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,200 a month. About 80,049 people live on 23 square miles of land, roughly 3,443 per square mile. The city lies in Monroe County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Bloomington | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 80,049 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $50,465 | $71,957 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $321,400 | $218,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,200 | $1,062 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.6% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 29.8% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 58.8% | 29.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 34.7% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 25.1 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Bloomington?
No active Superfund site is listed in Bloomington. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Lemon Lane Landfill. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Bloomington. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Griffy Reservoir Dam (44 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Monroe County as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Bloomington?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Bloomington city limits (active that day). Roads listed: IN 45. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Bloomington?
Federal school lists place 19 public and 4 private schools within Bloomington. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Cutright State Recreation Area and Mccormick's Creek State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Bloomington
Gun shops
6 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Bloomington city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #358 (Bloomington), Estate & Downsizing Specialists LLC (Bloomington), Gold N Pawn / Ace Pawn (2 in Bloomington), Rural King (Bloomington) and Tomcats Pawn INC (Bloomington).
Liquor stores
14 liquor stores are on the map inside the Bloomington city limits: Big Red (Bloomington), Big Red Liquor, Big Red Liquors (4 locations), Big Red Liquors (6 in Bloomington), Big Red Outlet (Bloomington) and Oliver Wine Company (Bloomington). Indiana has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Bloomington city limits: Planned Parenthood (Bloomington).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Bloomington?
In 2025, Bloomington had 2.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (230 reported), 13% higher than the Indiana rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 19.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Bloomington?
$50,465 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,957 for Indiana.
How much do homes cost in Bloomington?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $321,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $218,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Bloomington?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Monroe County as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Nearby cities
Columbus, IN (33 mi) · Greenwood, IN (38 mi) · Indianapolis, IN (47 mi) · Terre Haute, IN (50 mi) · Carmel, IN (59 mi) · Fishers, IN (63 mi)
More: Indiana statewide numbers · county page: Monroe County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Bloomington city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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