The City of Bloomington seems to have hit a sweet spot in environmental stewardship and community engagement, according to the results of the 2025 National Community Survey™. Echoing the pride of Bloomington’s residents in their city’s approach to preserving nature, the survey also highlighted the remarkable increase in satisfaction with police, crime prevention, and animal control services, up by about 10 points from the previous year.
Even amidst the changes afoot, strides in health and wellness were not left behind, with the survey reflecting a bounce back in public contentment with preventive health services and mental health care, both outperforming the national average after last year's dip. However, it wasn't all broad strides and uplift; the survey marked an uptick in how residents felt about their sense of community, and how opportunities to contribute through volunteering fed into a wider narrative of inclusiveness and protection of its most vulnerable individuals.
The Bloomington Briefing reported that economically, Bloomington is holding its ground, with resident ratings for working conditions, job variety, and shopping conveniences either matching or exceeding national benchmarks. The Briefing, which residents named as a primary information source along with the City’s website, paints a picture of a community that’s robust both in its economy and its grass-roots activism.
The city's practical amenities did not go unnoticed either, with the snow removal service rated satisfactorily by 85% of the polled residents, a figure surpassing many other cities, and the quality of Bloomington's drinking water was lauded by 92% of those surveyed, stating it as excellent or good. This appreciation for the fundamentals is a testament to the city’s commitment to quality municipal services, an often unsung but critical measure of civic success.
This marks the 14th iteration of the National Community Survey™ for Bloomington, executed by Polco/National Research Center. Details of the survey and its outcomes are available on the City of Bloomington’s website for those seeking a deeper dive into how Bloomington compares both to its past performance and to other cities across the nation.
