Bloomington is a city in south central Indiana. Located about 50 miles southwest of Indianapolis, it is the seat of Monroe County. Bloomington is the 7thlargest city in Indiana.

In Bloomington, Indiana the world is at your fingertips. The possibilities are endless, the living is good, opportunities abound. College towns tend to be like that - always looking to the future, relishing the past.

Looking for things you can’t see or do anywhere else?  You’ll find attractions in Bloomington that you’ve never imagined!  Many people already know about Bloomington’s unique limestone heritage and beautiful scenery, but how about the country’s only Tibetan Cultural Center, the state’s oldest and largest winery, loads of antiques or a world music festival?  You’ll find all these things and more among Bloomington’s unique attractions!

Bloomington offers a wide variety of festivals year-round, from the PRIDE festival in January, the annual Wine Festival in March, the Bloomington Renaissance Faire in April, the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival in September ... the list goes on and on.

Bloomington is the home of Indiana University's main campus (established in 1820) attended by about 40,000 students and the largest and original campus of the Indiana University system. It is also the home of the Kinsey Institute.

Home of the Indiana Hoosiers, Bloomington has a rich athletic tradition, but the Hoosiers aren't the only athletic action in town! Bloomington Parks and Recreation maintains the Frank Southern Ice Arena for loads of wintertime fun including hockey, figure skatingand public ice skating. Bloomington also plays host to several state, regional and national athletic events including the Indiana State High School Athletic Association Track and Field Finals, the Big Ten Swimming and Diving Finals, the Speedo Champions Swimming Series, Amateur Softball Association National Tournaments, American Youth Basketball Tournaments, Amateur Athletic Union events and more!

In Bloomington the possibilities are endless, as the world is at your fingertips, opportunities abound.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $150,600

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 69,247. Bloomington covers 19.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 745 feet above sea level.

Climate

Bloomington, IN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 86.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 19.30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Bloomington is 44.91 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.12 Inches.

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