The Town FilesBloomfield, Kentucky
City in Nelson County · population 961 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $182,100
- Household income
- $55,063
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 50.3
Bloomfield is a city of 961 people in Nelson County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $182,100, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for retirees than 88% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 83% of Kentucky towns, better for families than 77% of Kentucky towns.
How Bloomfield ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bloomfield is worth $182,100, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $55,063, which is more affordable than 37% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $750 a month. 78.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bloomfield | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $750 | $837 |
| Median household income | $55,063 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 78.4% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bloomfield
| People | Bloomfield | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.3 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 88.6% |
Weather in Bloomfield
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.9 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bloomfield since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 7.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 20, 2018.
Severe weather in Nelson County since 1996
Nelson County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Nelson County
Nelson County had 18,445 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,670 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Bloomfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Bloomfield
2 public schools with 535 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Middle School | 6-8 | 305 | 13.9 |
| Bloomfield Elementary School | K-5 | 230 | 12.8 |
Towns near Bloomfield
- Taylorsville, KY8.4 mi · 1,256 people · home $164,200
- Bardstown, KY10.1 mi · 13,567 people · home $203,500
- Elk Creek, KY14.3 mi · 1,986 people · home $405,000
- Mount Washington, KY15.8 mi · 18,090 people · home $268,200
- Springfield, KY16.0 mi · 2,846 people · home $168,600
- Loretto, KY19.2 mi · 723 people · home $183,100
- Heritage Creek, KY20.1 mi · 1,209 people · home $270,500
- Shelbyville, KY20.7 mi · 17,282 people · home $257,100
Bloomfield questions
Is Bloomfield, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bloomfield scores better for retirees than 88% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 77%. 28.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.3).
How much does a house cost in Bloomfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Bloomfield is valued at $182,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,063, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $750 a month.
What is the weather like in Bloomfield?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 11.9 inches of snow.
Does Bloomfield get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bloomfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)