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Bloomer, Wisconsin

Bloomer is a city of 3,673 people in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, founded in 1855.

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Population3,673 +5.0% since 2019
Elevation994 ft 303 m
Founded1855
Land area2.9 sq mi
ZIP code54724
Nearest airportChippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) 16 mi

Why visit Bloomer

Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 3°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Bloomer

Bloomer is a city in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city of Bloomer was 3,683.

From the Wikipedia article Bloomer, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Parks, trails and playgrounds4

Veteran's Memorial Golf Course

Golf course · 0.8 mi

118 13th Avenue, Bloomer

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Moose Fair Grounds

Park · 0.4 mi

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North City Park

Park · 1.1 mi

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Willis Park/Playground

Park

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Restaurants and cafes10

Bloomer Brewing Co.

Brewery and winery · 0.4 mi

1103 9th Avenue, Bloomer

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Fatboys

Restaurant · Pizza

1312 Main Street, Bloomer

Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 16:00-21:00

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Bloomer Main Street Cafe

Restaurant · Breakfast, American

1418 Main Street, Bloomer

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Happy Hour Bar

Bar and pub

1318 Main Street, Bloomer

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Bloomer Bakery

Bakery

1415 Main Street, Bloomer

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Casa Mexicana

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi

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DQ Grill & Chill

Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger

1317 17th Avenue, Bloomer

Mo-Su 11:00-23:00

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi

2000 17th Avenue

Mo-Su 06:00-23:00

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi

2058 19th Avenue, Bloomer

09:00-22:00

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Hardee's

Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi

2070 19th Avenue, Bloomer

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Where to stay1

Bloomer Inn & Suites

Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi

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Churches and places of worship1

St. Paul Catholic Church

Church

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History

Jeremiah Bloomer and a group of men from Galena, Illinois built a mill on the site in 1848. As winter approached, he sold the dam to H. S. Allen and returned to Galena. Settled in 1855, the village was known as Vanville until 1867, when it was surveyed and platted.

From the History section of Bloomer, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Shopping2

Gas and EV charging2

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Schools, colleges and libraries7

Healthcare2

Map of Bloomer

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Climate by month

0°20°40°60°80°January: 1.0 in of rainFebruary: 0.9 in of rainMarch: 1.6 in of rainApril: 2.9 in of rainMay: 3.7 in of rainJune: 4.5 in of rainJuly: 4.1 in of rainAugust: 4.0 in of rainSeptember: 3.3 in of rainOctober: 2.8 in of rainNovember: 1.7 in of rainDecember: 1.2 in of rainJanuary: 21°FFebruary: 26°FMarch: 39°FApril: 54°FMay: 68°FJune: 77°FJuly: 81°FAugust: 79°FSeptember: 71°FOctober: 56°FNovember: 40°FDecember: 27°FJanuary: 3°FFebruary: 6°FMarch: 19°FApril: 33°FMay: 45°FJune: 56°FJuly: 60°FAugust: 57°FSeptember: 48°FOctober: 36°FNovember: 24°FDecember: 11°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan21°F3°F1.0 in9.3 in
Feb26°F6°F0.9 in9.9 in
Mar39°F19°F1.6 in7.2 in
Apr54°F33°F2.9 in2.4 in
May68°F45°F3.7 in0.3 in
Jun77°F56°F4.5 in0.0 in
Jul81°F60°F4.1 in0.0 in
Aug79°F57°F4.0 in0.0 in
Sep71°F48°F3.3 in0.0 in
Oct56°F36°F2.8 in0.6 in
Nov40°F24°F1.7 in2.6 in
Dec27°F11°F1.2 in9.5 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bloomer (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$58,106median household income
$214,000median home value
$895median monthly rent
38.0median age
24.2%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%of homes are owner-occupied
23.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1827%18 to 3420%35 to 6431%65 and over21%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Chippewa County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.

  • 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2016-10-20: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
  • 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2002-09-10: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.

  • Chippewa Falls 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
  • Colfax 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
  • Cornell 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
  • Eau Claire 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
  • Seymour 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
  • Altoona 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
  • Menomonie 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
  • Fall Creek 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
  • Barron 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
  • Boyceville 27 mi west, about 43 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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