Bloomington, MN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 82,717 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Bloomington sits in Hennepin County, along the Minnesota River.
Cultural Attractions
The Bloomington Center for the Arts hosts performances and visual arts exhibits, as well as classes for adults.
Recreation
Bloomington has an extensive park system, with amenities such as athletic fields, trails, swimming pools, and skating rinks.
Historical
The Minnesota Twins played their first home game at Met Stadium in Bloomington in 1961.
Economy
The Mall of America, which opened in 1992, is a major employer in the area and the No.1 tourist destination in the Midwest.
| Air quality [details] | 91 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 80.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 5,820 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 38 / 58 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 4 / 4 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Southdale Hospital | Edina , MN | No |
| Fairview Ridges Hospital | Burnsville , MN | No |
| Veterans Affairs Medical Center | Minneapolis , MN | No |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis , MN | Yes |
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital | Saint Louis Park , MN | No |
| Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota | Minneapolis , MN | Yes |
| Phillips Eye Institute | Minneapolis , MN | No |
| University of Minnesota Medical Center-Fairview | Minneapolis , MN | Yes |
| Hennepin County Medical Center | Minneapolis , MN | Yes |
| United Hospital of St. Paul | Saint Paul , MN | No |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Saint Paul , MN | No |
| North Memorial Health Care | Robbinsdale , MN | No |
| Bethesda Hospital | Saint Paul , MN | No |
| Regions Hospital | Saint Paul , MN | No |
| Gillette Children's Healthcare | Saint Paul , MN | No |
| Unity Hospital | Fridley , MN | No |
| St. John's Hospital | Saint Paul , MN | No |
| Woodwinds Health Campus | Woodbury , MN | No |
| Mercy Hospital | Coon Rapids , MN | No |
| Lakeview Hospital | Stillwater , MN | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Homes Of Bloomington | Bloomington, MN | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Golden Livingcenter - Bloomington | Bloomington, MN | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center | Bloomington, MN | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Martin Luther Care Center | Bloomington, MN | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Edina Care & Rehab Center | Minneapolis, MN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Richfield Health Center | Richfield, MN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Friendship Village Of Bloomington | Bloomington, MN | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Mount Olivet Careview Home | Minneapolis, MN | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mount Olivet Home | Minneapolis, MN | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center | Burnsville, MN | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Grand Avenue Rest Home | Minneapolis, MN | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Walker Methodist Health Center | Minneapolis, MN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Castle Ridge Care Center | Eden Prairie, MN | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Colony At Eden Prairie | Eden Prairie, MN | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Providence Place | Minneapolis, MN | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Augustana Hcc Of Apple Valley | Apple Valley, MN | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Birchwood Care Home | Minneapolis, MN | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Redeemer Residence INC | Minneapolis, MN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Southside Care Center | Minneapolis, MN | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Jones Harrison Residence | Minneapolis, MN | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park Health And Rehabilitation Center | Saint Louis Park, MN | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Augustana Chapel View Care Center | Hopkins, MN | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Golden Livingcenter - Hopkins | Hopkins, MN | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Highland Chateau Health Care Center | Saint Paul, MN | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| St Marys Home | Saint Paul, MN | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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