Bloomington, Illinois
About Bloomington
Set in the central part of Illinois, Bloomington is a thriving city with an estimated population of 79,232. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#471 nationwide).
Bloomington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 27.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,923 residents per square mile.
📰 Bloomington News Today
- South side Bloomington residents clean up after severe flooding WEEK | 25 News Now · Aug 15
- Second emergency declaration issued for Bloomington following storms CIProud.com · Aug 16
- David Bliss Obituary (1950 - 2026) - Bloomington, IL - The Pantagraph Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- How gas prices have changed in Bloomington, Illinois in the last week Stacker · Aug 10
- BAPS Campus Fellowship Diwali Celebration 2024 BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bloomington Unique
- A top-25 city in Illinois by population (#12 of 1,294 incorporated places).
- One of 9 places in the US named Bloomington — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 79,232.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Bloomington
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bloomington
- Anju Above — asian
- Applebee's — american
- Bandana's Bar-B-Q — barbecue
- Baxter's American Grille — american
- Bertholf Commons — american
- Bloom Bawarchi Indian Fusion Cuisine & Bar — indian
- Bloom's Coffee Bar — coffee shop (café)
- Cadillac Jack's — burger
- Chi Restaurant Bar and Lounge — chinese
- Chuck E. Cheese — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Chuck E. Cheese
- David Davis Mansion · Museum
- Grady's Family Fun Park · Theme park
- McLean County Museum of History · Museum
- Prairie Aviation Museum · Museum
- 8 Bit Arcade Bar Bloomington
- Historic US Route 66 Sign · Attraction
- Miller Park Zoo · Zoo
- Student Art Gallery · Art gallery
- Timothy Kent · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bloomington
- Alton Depot Park reviews ★
- Angler’s Lake Park reviews ★
- Ewing Cultural Center reviews ★
- Union Park reviews ★
- Aberdeen Park reviews ★
- Adlai E. Stevenson Park reviews ★
- Airport Park reviews ★
- Atwood Wayside reviews ★
- Brookridge Park reviews ★
- Buckmann Park reviews ★
- Clearwater Park reviews ★
- Dallas Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bloomington
- Bent Elem School
- Bloomington Area Career Center
- Bloomington High School
- Bloomington Jr High School
- Cedar Ridge Elem School
- Irving Elementary School
- Oakland Elementary School
- Pepper Ridge Elementary School
- Regional Alop School
- Safe School Program
- Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ
- Sheridan Elem School
- Stevenson Elem School
- Washington Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- St Joseph Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.