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A city of 199 people in Idaho
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About Bloomington

City in Idaho, United States
1864Established
199Population
0.9 sq miArea
5,968 ftElevation

Bloomington is a city in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. The population was 199 at the 2020 census. It was first settled in 1864.

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ZIP code83223
Area code208
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Most working residents leave Bloomington for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Montpelier (16%), Paris (10%) and Soda Springs (8%). Half commute less than 38 miles.

Montpelier
16%
Paris
10%
Soda Springs
8%
Randolph, UT
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bloomington →

Health in Bloomington

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6better than ID·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Bear Lake Memorial HospitalMontpelier · 10.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Health West - Montpelier ChcMontpelier · 10.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bloomington · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bloomington →

Natural hazards in Bloomington

67
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.

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FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bloomington →

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Bloomington has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 9°Winter
53° / 27°Spring
80° / 45°Summer
58° / 28°Fall
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Nearest: Bear Lake County District - ParisParis · 2.4 miles · 12 hrs a week

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