Bloomfield, New Mexico

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  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Bloomfield
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  4. Cost of Living In Bloomfield
  5. Gender In Bloomfield
  6. Household Income For Bloomfield
  7. Education In Bloomfield
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Bloomfield
About Bloomfield, New Mexico
Is Bloomfield, New Mexico a good place to live?
Bloomfield is a city in New Mexico state in USA with a population of 7791 residents.. The poverty rate of Bloomfield is 18.5%, which is 32% higher than national average. The typical household in Bloomfield earns $50450 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 48.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bloomfield, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bloomfield remained 1.7%, which is 64% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bloomfield, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 42% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bloomfield is 86, which is 14% lower than national average. Median home value in Bloomfield is $147300 , which is 36% lower than national average. While median income in Bloomfield remained $50450, which is 25% lower than national average.
Population
7791
Unemployment
1.7%
64% NAT AVG.
Poverty
18.5%
32% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$147300
36% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$50450
25% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$730
37% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
86
14% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 5
Unemployed People
1 in 59
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 8
People Earning < $50,000
48.7%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.4
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.3
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety50%

Amenities80%

Diversity100%

Education50%

Commute70%

Is Bloomfield, New Mexico safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Bloomfield, New Mexico is 27% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Bloomfield is 313% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Bloomfield is 30% lower than national average. You have 1 in 61 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 71 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
236
Violent : 127
Property : 109
Total Crime
27% NAT. AVG.
18% STATE AVG.
2979 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
313% NAT. AVG.
106% STATE AVG.
1603.1 (per 100k)
Property Crime
30% NAT. AVG.
52% STATE AVG.
1375.9 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Bloomfield
Violent crime
1 in 61
Property crime
1 in 71
Robbery
1 in 7791
Burglary
1 in 216
Assault
1 in 68
Car Theft
1 in 866
Bloomfield : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In New Mexico 21 31 28 31 31
In USA 876 1797 640 2033 1344
Bloomfield : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In New Mexico 3 12 29 2 3
In USA 37 207 1006 26 81

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Bloomfield
New Mexico
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 127 1603.1 778.28 387.8
Murder 1 12.6 7.79 6.5
Robbery 1 12.6 99.04 73.9
Assault 114 1439 615.91 279.7
Rape 11 138.9 55.55 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Bloomfield
 New Mexico
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 109 1375.9 2841.88 1,958.2
Burglary 36 454.4 648.76 314.2
Larceny 64 807.9 1765.54 1,398
Car Theft 9 113.6 427.57 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Bloomfield New Mexico National Avg.
Services 86 92 100
Groceries 98 94 100
Health 97 98 100
Housing 75 87 100
Transportation 86 88 100
Utilities 95 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Bloomfield New Mexico Country
Female 48.9% 50.5% 50.8%
Male 51.1% 49.5% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Bloomfield New Mexico Country
Less than $10,000 12.2% 8.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 5.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.1% 11.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.3% 10.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 13.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% 17.8% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.8% 11.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9% 12.8% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.7% 4.7% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.8% 4.1% 8.3%
Education


Education Bloomfield New Mexico Country
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 11% 8% 7.0%
High School or GED 26% 26% 27.0%
Other College 29% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Bloomfield New Mexico Country
White 40.3% 36.7% 60.1%
African American 0.7% 1.8% 12.2%
American Indian 20.7% 8.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.2% 1.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 35.6% 49.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity