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Bloomington, Illinois

       
Total population 70,970 Average January/July temperatures 30.5° / 77.6°
Median home price $ 141,000 Annual Precipitation 45.34 in. /yr.
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Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington is a city in the heart of Illinois’s agricultural region.

Cultural Attractions
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival at Illinois State University in Bloomington is in its 30th year.
Economy
The city’s two largest employers are State Farm Insurance and Illinois State University.
Geography
Bloomington is located adjacent to its twin city, Normal.
Historical
Adlai Stevenson grew up here.
Recreation
Evergreen Racquet Club, Hunter Oaks Equestrian Club, and Illinois Valley Parachute Club offer recreational opportunities to area residents.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 39.61 ° / 21.47 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 88.96 ° / 66.26 °
Precipitation (?) 45.34 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 26 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 101
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 85
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 141,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $50548.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $48472
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 7.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 9
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 10
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 7
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 14
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 4
Number of libraries within the county (?) 19
Number of museums within the county (?) 9
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 3
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 70,970
Population density (?) 3,066 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 43.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 12,711 people
Education (?) 43 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 4
Number of clinics within the county (?) 21
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 16
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