The Town FilesBloomfield, Michigan
Township in Missaukee County · population 574 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,100
- Household income
- $73,295
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 97 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 36.0
Bloomfield is a township of 574 people in Missaukee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $193,100, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of Michigan towns, quieter than 79% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 74% of Michigan towns.
How Bloomfield ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bloomfield is worth $193,100, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $73,295, which is more affordable than 68% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 89.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bloomfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $950 | $955 |
| Median household income | $73,295 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 42.2% | — |
Who lives in Bloomfield
| People | Bloomfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 88.8% |
Weather in Bloomfield
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 10.0°F. About 35.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 97.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bloomfield since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 23, 1976 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 1994.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 17, 2006.
Severe weather in Missaukee County since 1996
Missaukee County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Missaukee County
Missaukee County had 4,213 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,075 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Bloomfield itself the ACS puts it at 10.9%.
Towns near Bloomfield
- Springfield, MI5.9 mi · 1,562 people · home $159,600
- Liberty, MI5.9 mi · 936 people · home $168,500
- Pioneer, MI6.2 mi · 508 people · home $133,300
- Caldwell, MI6.4 mi · 1,394 people · home $154,800
- Manton, MI7.2 mi · 1,258 people · home $125,000
- Fife Lake, MI8.4 mi · 1,526 people · home $248,000
- Forest, MI8.5 mi · 1,184 people · home $164,200
- Cedar Creek, MI8.6 mi · 1,855 people · home $157,100
Bloomfield questions
Is Bloomfield, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bloomfield scores better for retirees than 24% of Michigan towns and quieter than 79%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Bloomfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Bloomfield is valued at $193,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,295, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Bloomfield?
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 10.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.3 inches of precipitation a year and 97.4 inches of snow.
Does Bloomfield get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bloomfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 23, 1976. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)