Electricity rates in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL ranks 1 of 65 Illinois cities for the share of mobile homes (5%). Bloomington, Illinois has 78,703 residents in 34,217 households; 23.6% heat with electricity.
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Bloomington on the map
McLean County, with Bloomington marked
Who supplies Bloomington
McLean County lists 3 utilities for Bloomington, IL, a city of 78,703: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. McLean County page.
Housing and heating in Bloomington
Bloomington, IL: 17,756 of 37,013 homes were built before 1980 and 8,727 in 2000 or later. Bloomington, IL has 20,536 detached houses, 9,535 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,778 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Bloomington, IL
% of homes by decade built, Bloomington, IL
- 15pre-40
- 440s
- 750s
- 860s
- 1470s
- 1180s
- 1890s
- 1700s
- 610s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Bloomington, IL
| Bloomington, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL, median year built | 1982 | 1981 | +1 years | 19 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, built before 1980 | 48.0% | 49.4% | -1.4 points | 46 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, built 2000 or later | 23.6% | 23.7% | -0.1 points | 12 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, detached houses | 55.5% | 60.4% | -4.9 points | 40 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 25.8% | 23.7% | +2.1 points | 25 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, mobile homes | 4.8% | 3.8% | +1.0 points | 1 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, renter households | 38.4% | 34.8% | +3.6 points | 17 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, median home value | $198,800 | $198,300 | +$500 | 52 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, median gross rent a month | $1,004 | $992 | +$12 | 54 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, people per household | 2.24 | 2.35 | -0.11 | 56 of 65 |
Facts about Bloomington
- Residents of Bloomington, IL, ACS 2023
- 78,70312 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Bloomington, IL
- $75,44946 of 65 of those cities
- Households in Bloomington, IL
- 34,2172.30 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Bloomington, IL
- 61.6%21,085 owners and 13,132 renter households
- Housing units in Bloomington, IL
- 37,0132,796 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Bloomington, IL
- 23.6%8,092 of 34,217 homes
- Land area of Bloomington, IL
- 27.1 sq mi2,902.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Bloomington, IL
- 1.7%at 693 kWh a month over the $75,449 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Bloomington, IL
- 110NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 139.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Bloomington, IL
- 198217,756 of 37,013 homes (48.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Bloomington, IL
- $198,800$1,004 gross rent a month, 6.06% of value a year
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Compare Bloomington with nearby cities
| City near Bloomington, IL | Distance from Bloomington | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 78,703 | $75,449 | 1982 | $198,800 | 110 | 18.4% |
| Normal, IL | 3.2 mi north | 52,908 (-25,795) | $66,350 (-$9,099) | 1989 (+7 yr) | $199,900 (+$1,100) | 111 (+1) | 12.4% (-5.9 pts) |
| Pekin, IL | 35.0 mi west | 31,812 (-46,891) | $58,355 (-$17,094) | 1962 (-20 yr) | $118,200 (-$80,600) | 257 (+147) | 7.3% (-11.1 pts) |
| Peoria, IL | 38.9 mi northwest | 112,126 (+33,423) | $58,716 (-$16,733) | 1966 (-16 yr) | $149,500 (-$49,300) | 270 (+160) | 10.5% (-7.8 pts) |
| Decatur, IL | 42.9 mi south | 70,368 (-8,335) | $50,809 (-$24,640) | 1960 (-22 yr) | $97,300 (-$101,500) | 149 (+39) | 7.5% (-10.9 pts) |
| Champaign, IL | 44.4 mi southeast | 88,822 (+10,119) | $57,544 (-$17,905) | 1985 (+3 yr) | $199,700 (+$900) | 193 (+83) | 14.9% (-3.4 pts) |
Who lives in Bloomington: income, cars, homes
In Bloomington, IL, 4,544 of 11,784 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 13,730 households moved in since 2018 and 4,566 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Bloomington, IL, 8,117 of 34,217 households earn under $35,000, 8,929 $35,000-$75,000, 10,146 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,025 $150,000 or more. In Bloomington, IL, 2,373 households own no vehicle and 17,398 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 39,183 workers in Bloomington, IL, 7,192 work from home, 27,193 drive alone, 297 ride transit and 1,032 walk. 8,550 residents of Bloomington, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.0. Bloomington, IL homes: 19,998 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,789 none or one, median 5.5 rooms.
Household income in Bloomington, IL
| Bloomington, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL, households under $35,000 | 23.7% | 17 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, households $150,000 or more | 20.5% | 45 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, residents below poverty | 11.2% | 21 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, median age | 36.0 | 50 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 54.0% | 41 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, households without a vehicle | 6.9% | 24 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 50.8% | 49 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, workers at home | 18.4% | 18 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, cost-burdened renters | 38.6% | 63 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, moved in since 2018 | 40.1% | 6 of 65 |
| Bloomington, IL, moved in before 2000 | 13.3% | 58 of 65 |
Cost of living with electricity in Bloomington
Bloomington, IL: 34,217 households at $1,081 a year per home for electricity (McLean County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $37.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,959 a year per household.
| Group in Bloomington, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Bloomington, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL, all households | 34,217 | $1,081 | $37.0 million | 1.43% |
| Bloomington, IL, homeowners | 21,085 | $1,268 | $26.7 million | 1.68% |
| Bloomington, IL, renters | 13,132 | $734 | $9.6 million | 0.97% |
Outage risk around Bloomington
Bloomington, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 105 wind and 5 tornado, 139.8 per 100,000 residents of 78,703. Top gust near Bloomington, IL: 63 knots, 72 mph. Damage near Bloomington, IL: $1.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Bloomington, IL
wind and tornado reports, Bloomington, IL
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| Bloomington, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
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| Bloomington, IL, 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Bloomington, IL, 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Bloomington, IL, 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Bloomington, IL, 2018 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Bloomington, IL, 2019 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Bloomington, IL, 2020 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Bloomington, IL, 2021 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Bloomington, IL, 2022 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Bloomington, IL, 2023 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Bloomington, IL, 2024 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Bloomington, IL, 2025 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
Analyst note on Bloomington
Bloomington, IL counts 78,703 residents in 34,217 households, on 27.1 square miles. Household income in Bloomington, IL is $75,449; 21,085 of its 34,217 households own. 8,092 of the 34,217 occupied homes in Bloomington, IL heat with electricity.
Bloomington, IL has 37,013 housing units, 2,796 of them vacant or seasonal. Bloomington, IL ranks 3 of 65 Illinois cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (38.6%). Bloomington, IL ranks 11 of 65 Illinois cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (24%).
Bloomington, IL ranks 12 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median rent ($1,004 a month).
ZIP codes in Bloomington
| ZIP area touching Bloomington, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Bloomington | Share of Bloomington's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 61704 (Bloomington, IL) | 66.4% | 46.6% |
| 61701 (Bloomington, IL) | 94.0% | 38.2% |
| 61705 (Bloomington, IL) | 4.7% | 15.1% |
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Questions on Bloomington
Bloomington: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Bloomington, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and McLean County lists 3 utilities.
Bloomington: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
Bloomington, IL: rank 12 of 65 by its 78,703 residents, rank 46 of 65 by $75,449 median income.
Bloomington: how many homes heat with electricity?
Bloomington, IL: 8,092 of 34,217 occupied homes, 23.6%; McLean County 23.5%.
Bloomington: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 1.7% of the $75,449 median income in Bloomington, IL.
Bloomington: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around Bloomington, IL may be closed.
Bloomington: damaging storms reported nearby?
110 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Bloomington, IL, 2015 to 2025, 139.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Bloomington?
Bloomington, IL: median home built 1982; 17,756 of 37,013 homes (48.0%) predate 1980, 20,536 are detached and 9,535 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Bloomington, IL renters struggle with rent?
4,544 of 11,784 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Bloomington, IL earn under $35,000?
8,117 of 34,217, against 7,025 at $150,000 or more.
How many Bloomington, IL households have no car?
2,373 households; 17,398 have two or more.