Bloomfield, Iowa facts for kids
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Bloomfield, Iowa
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Miniature Statue of Liberty on the square of the Davis County Courthouse (Iowa) in Bloomfield
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| Nickname(s):
Dirtville
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Location of Bloomfield, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.27 sq mi (5.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,682 |
| • Density | 1,179.42/sq mi (455.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
52537-52538
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-07030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454700 |
| Website | http://www.cityofbloomfield.org/ |
Bloomfield is a city in Iowa, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Davis County, Iowa. In 2020, about 2,682 people lived there.
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History of Bloomfield
Bloomfield became an official city on January 3, 1855. A few years later, during the American Civil War, a small group of soldiers from the Confederate side raided the town. This happened on October 12, 1864. Sadly, three citizens lost their lives before the soldiers left and went back to Missouri.
Where is Bloomfield?
Bloomfield is in the southeastern part of Iowa. It is close to the border with Missouri. The city covers about 2.28 square miles (5.90 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Bloomfield's Weather
Bloomfield has a climate known as a "hot-summer humid continental climate." This means it has warm, humid summers and cold winters. You can see more details about the weather in the chart below.
| Climate data for Bloomfield, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1906–2020 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
75 (24) |
90 (32) |
89 (32) |
95 (35) |
104 (40) |
113 (45) |
110 (43) |
108 (42) |
97 (36) |
83 (28) |
70 (21) |
113 (45) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 55.9 (13.3) |
58.3 (14.6) |
73.6 (23.1) |
81.4 (27.4) |
86.1 (30.1) |
91.5 (33.1) |
95.3 (35.2) |
95.0 (35.0) |
90.6 (32.6) |
82.2 (27.9) |
69.6 (20.9) |
59.1 (15.1) |
94.6 (34.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.9 (−0.1) |
36.8 (2.7) |
49.5 (9.7) |
61.9 (16.6) |
72.0 (22.2) |
81.2 (27.3) |
85.5 (29.7) |
84.1 (28.9) |
77.1 (25.1) |
64.4 (18.0) |
49.6 (9.8) |
37.0 (2.8) |
60.9 (16.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.4 (−4.8) |
27.6 (−2.4) |
39.5 (4.2) |
51.2 (10.7) |
62.1 (16.7) |
71.7 (22.1) |
75.9 (24.4) |
74.0 (23.3) |
66.0 (18.9) |
53.8 (12.1) |
40.4 (4.7) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
51.2 (10.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14.8 (−9.6) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
40.5 (4.7) |
52.2 (11.2) |
62.2 (16.8) |
66.3 (19.1) |
63.9 (17.7) |
54.9 (12.7) |
43.2 (6.2) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
41.5 (5.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −6.6 (−21.4) |
−2.6 (−19.2) |
8.2 (−13.2) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
38.0 (3.3) |
49.0 (9.4) |
55.2 (12.9) |
53.3 (11.8) |
38.8 (3.8) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
14.0 (−10.0) |
0.3 (−17.6) |
−10.0 (−23.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −29 (−34) |
−26 (−32) |
−19 (−28) |
10 (−12) |
22 (−6) |
36 (2) |
43 (6) |
40 (4) |
23 (−5) |
14 (−10) |
−11 (−24) |
−23 (−31) |
−29 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.23 (31) |
1.60 (41) |
2.23 (57) |
3.70 (94) |
5.51 (140) |
5.36 (136) |
4.45 (113) |
4.74 (120) |
3.95 (100) |
2.70 (69) |
2.12 (54) |
1.51 (38) |
39.1 (993) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.4 (19) |
5.5 (14) |
3.2 (8.1) |
1.5 (3.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.5 (3.8) |
5.1 (13) |
24.2 (61.7) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.5 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 13.2 | 11.2 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 103.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.9 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 14.7 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Bloomfield
The population of Bloomfield has changed over the years. You can see how the number of people living in the city has grown and shrunk in the table and graph.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1850 | 287 | — |
| 1870 | 1,553 | +441.1% |
| 1880 | 1,531 | −1.4% |
| 1890 | 1,913 | +25.0% |
| 1900 | 2,105 | +10.0% |
| 1910 | 2,028 | −3.7% |
| 1920 | 2,064 | +1.8% |
| 1930 | 2,226 | +7.8% |
| 1940 | 2,732 | +22.7% |
| 1950 | 2,680 | −1.9% |
| 1960 | 2,771 | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 2,718 | −1.9% |
| 1980 | 2,849 | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 2,580 | −9.4% |
| 2000 | 2,601 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 2,640 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 2,682 | +1.6% |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, there were 2,682 people living in Bloomfield. There were 1,144 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Bloomfield were White (94.3%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Bloomfield was 41.2 years old. About 27.2% of the people were under 20 years old.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Bloomfield had 2,640 people. There were 1,122 households. Most people were White (98.3%). About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 43 years. About 23.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Bloomfield
The Davis County Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the Bloomfield area.
Fun Things to Do
Yearly Events
- The Davis County Fair happens every July. It takes place at the fairgrounds, which are west of Bloomfield.
- The Davis County Country & Old Time Music Festival is a week-long event held every September at the fairgrounds.
Bloomfield and Davis County are also home to a large Amish community. Many Amish people live in nearby Drakesville.
Davis County Courthouse
The Davis County Courthouse is a very old and important building in Bloomfield. It was designed by architects Thomas J. Tolan & Son. The building was finished in 1879. It has a special bell made in New York and a clock made by the Seth Thomas Company. The clock still works today!
In 1924, a famous stunt performer named Henry "Dare-Devil" Roland tried to climb the courthouse. He fell and broke his hip. Eight years later, in 1932, he came back and successfully climbed to the top in just eleven minutes.
The Davis County Courthouse is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This means it is a special place that should be protected. The area around the courthouse, called the Bloomfield Square Historic District, was also added to the list in 1976.
Historic Buildings
- The James B. Weaver House is a historic home built in 1865. It was the home of James Weaver until 1890. He was a very important politician who ran for president twice. This house was named a National Historic Landmark in 1975.
- The William Findley House is another historic home. It is also known as the Davis County Historical Society Museum. Dr. William M. Findley was the first person to own this house. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
- The Henry Wishard House is also called the Fenton House. Henry Wishard was a well-known businessman in Bloomfield. He is famous for helping to create the gasoline tax in the United States. This tax helps pay for building roads. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Getting Around Bloomfield
Transportation
Bloomfield is located where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 63 and Iowa Highway 2.
Famous People from Bloomfield
Many notable people have come from Bloomfield:
- Barry Davis (wrestler) - An Olympic silver medalist in wrestling and a college wrestling coach.
- Curt Bader - A member of the U.S. Olympic Kayak teams.
- Clem Beauchamp - An early movie actor and production manager who won an Academy Award.
- Smith Wildman Brookhart - A U.S. Senator.
- Cyrus Bussey - A Civil War Major General and Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
- Beryl F. Carroll - A Governor of Iowa.
- George W. Clarke - Also a Governor of Iowa.
- Samuel O. Dunn - A journalist who specialized in transportation.
- Cora Bussey Hillis - A strong supporter of children's rights.
- L.D. Hotchkiss - A former editor-in-chief for the Los Angeles Times newspaper.
- John A. Hull - A Major General and Judge Advocate General of the Army.
- John A.T. Hull - An editor, Iowa Secretary of State, Lt. Governor of Iowa, and U.S. Representative.
- Augustin Reed Humphrey - A U.S. Representative from Nebraska.
- John Henry Kyl - A U.S. Representative.
- Jon Kyl - A U.S. Senator from Arizona.
- Irvin S. Pepper - A U.S. Representative.
- Bertha Eaton Raffetto - The person who wrote Home Means Nevada, the state song of Nevada.
- C. William Ramseyer - A U.S. Representative.
- Johnny Rawlings - A major league baseball player and manager.
- Jack Reno - A country singer, songwriter, and disc jockey.
- Kevin Ritz - A major league baseball pitcher.
- Walter A. Sheaffer - The person who started the Sheaffer Pen Company.
- Erastus J. Turner - A U.S. Representative from Kansas.
- James Weaver - A U.S. Representative and a presidential candidate twice.
See also
In Spanish: Bloomfield (Iowa) para niños
