Bloomfield Nebraska Map

About Bloomfield, Nebraska

Bloomfield is a locality in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 959. The population density is 411.6 people per km². Bloomfield is located at 42.5989°N, 97.6456°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68718.

Bloomfield rests on land that breathes the wide, open Nebraska sky, a place where the horizon feels both distant and intimately close. It lies 41.1 miles north-north-west of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 344°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-west of Wausa. Rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like an endless, textured quilt, their green hues deepening under the vast expanse of blue. Gentle rises in the terrain offer panoramic views, hinting at the subtle undulations of the land that have shaped its character. The air here, especially in the quiet of early morning or the soft glow of late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the fertile soil and the agricultural heart of the region. The history of Bloomfield is etched into its quiet streets and the enduring spirit of its people, a story woven from the threads of settlement and perseverance. This is a place where the economy has always been tethered to the bounty of the land, with farming and ranching forming the bedrock of its livelihood for generations. Local businesses, often family-run, provide essential services and a tangible connection to the past, their storefronts reflecting a continuity that’s increasingly rare. The rhythm of life in Bloomfield is dictated by the seasons and the cycles of the farm, a steady, unhurried pace that allows for genuine connection and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring things.

About This Bloomfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bloomfield, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.598891, -97.64562. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bloomfield and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Bloomfield includes the ZIP code (68718), telephone area code (402), county seat of Knox County (Center), and school district assignment (Bloomfield Community Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bloomfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.