Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington is a city of 80,049 people in Monroe County, Indiana, founded in 1818.
Why visit Bloomington
Townapedia lists 55 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 254 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC Bloomington 12, Buskirk Chumley Theater, Bloomington City Hall and Blair-Dunning House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Bloomington
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About Bloomington
Bloomington is a city in Monroe County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. The population was 79,168 at the 2020 census. It is the seventh-most populous city in Indiana and the fourth-most populous outside the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is the home of Indiana University Bloomington, the flagship campus of the Indiana University system.
From the Wikipedia article Bloomington, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Hutton Honors College
School · 0.4 mi
Honors program of Indiana University
Indiana University Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
Concert and multi-purpose hall in Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
School · 0.6 mi
IU Cinema
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
1213 East 7th Street, Bloomington
"Seasonally open for scheduled screenings and events."
Museums and landmarks55
Bloomington City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic city hall located at Bloomington, Indiana
401 North Morton Street, Bloomington
Blair-Dunning House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Indiana
Bloomington West Side Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Indiana, USA
Coca-Cola Bottling Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Bloomington, Indiana, USA
Cochran–Helton–Lindley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Bloomington, Indiana, USA
Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
National historic district located at Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Daniel Stout House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Elias Abel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
United States historic place
Hinkle-Garton Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic home and farm located at Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Home Laundry Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Illinois Central Railroad Freight Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Railway station in Bloomington, the United States of America
John L. Nichols House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Bloomington, Indiana
43 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
Seminary Square Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Park in Indiana, United States of America
100 West 2nd Street, Bloomington
Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.7 mi
3595 North Headley Road, Bloomington
Mo-Su 05:00-23:00
Bill Armstrong Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
1606 North Fee Lane, Bloomington
37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes254
Amrit India
Restaurant · Indian · 0.6 mi
124 North Walnut Street, Bloomington
Mo-Sa 11:00-15:00,16:30-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Avers Pizza (North)
Restaurant · Pizza, American · 1.8 mi
1837 North Kinser Pike, Bloomington
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
BJ's
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
411 South College Mall Road, Bloomington
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Bloomington Bagel Company
Restaurant · Bagel · 0.7 mi
238 North Morton Street, Bloomington
Tu-Sa 07:30-14:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Buccetto's Pizza Pasta
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
115 South State Road 46, Bloomington
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Che Bello
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
106 West 6th Street, Bloomington
Mo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 14:00-21:00
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
Domino's southside
2620 South Walnut Street
Mo-Th, Su 10:00-00:00; Fr, Sa 10:00-01:00
Hive
Restaurant · Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Chicken · 1.3 mi
2608 East 10th Street, Bloomington
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-15:00
242 more on the map.
History
The area in which Bloomington is situated was previously inhabited by the Delaware, Potawatomi, Miami, and Eel River Miami peoples.
Bloomington was platted in 1818. A post office has been in operation at Bloomington since 1825. Bloomington was incorporated in 1827.
The current city logo was adopted on January 6, 1986, by the Bloomington Common Council. It was a combination of peony and trout lily, inspired by both quilt patterns used by regional folk artists in 19th century and the shape of Downtown Square.
The following locations and buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
Many African Americans moved to Bloomington from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky during the 1860s through the 1880s. Bloomington also attracted Scotch-Irish Presbyterians from South Carolina.
From the History section of Bloomington, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay26
Churches and places of worship48
Second Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Bloomington Eastview Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 3.0 mi
4545 Lampkins Ridge Rd, Bloomington
Saint Marks United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
100 North State Road 46, Bloomington
Bloomington First Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 0.9 mi
700 West Howe Street, Bloomington
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church
Church · Nondenominational · 2.3 mi
2700 East Rogers Road
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
Place of worship · 3.6 mi
3655 South Snoddy Road, Bloomington
Shopping52
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Healthcare16
Bloomington Community Based Outpatient Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
455 South Landmark Avenue, Bloomington
MedExpress
Clinic and pharmacy · Chinese · 2.5 mi
123 South Franklin Road, Bloomington
Robert L. Milisen Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
200 South Jordan Avenue, Bloomington
Map of Bloomington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 3.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 3.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bloomington Indiana Univ Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monroe County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-04-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monroe County Airport (BMG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Ellettsville 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Smithville-Sanders 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Stanford 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Helmsburg 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Gosport 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Spencer 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Martinsville 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Bargersville 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Avon 42 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bloomington IN Kirkwood, Yahala, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SeminaryPark, HornColumbia, CC0
- Old City Hall, Bloomington, Nyttend, Public domain
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