Bloomington

Bloomington is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 23,851 at the 2010 census, up from 19,318 at the 2000 census. Though currently unincorporated, many of the town's political activists are pushing for Bloomington to attain cityhood. The nearby cities of Rialto and Fontana are attempting to annex the community. Bloomington was originally developed as part of the land holdings of the Semi-Tropic Land and Water Company, which was formed in 1887. In 1907, the Riverside Portland Cement Company built a large plant near the Crestmore Quarries (South Bloomington), and to provide transportation for employees built a standard gauge railroad to Riverside. On May 20, 1911 the line was opened to Bloomington. The original community, known as Crestmore, is generally located between Locust Avenue and Larch Avenue, south of Jurupa Avenue, extending to the Riverside County line. The Pacific Electric Crestmore Line (RiversideRialto) provided local service for many years. In 1989, full incorporation was not completed due to budget and staff constraints. In 2007, the Bloomington Incorporation Committee (BIC) applied with the Local Agency Formation Commission for another attempt for incorporation. It failed in late February and early March, when the LAC denied an extension that BIC needed in order to pay a $109,000 deposit for feasibility and financial studies.

History

Bloomington was originally developed as part of the land holdings of the Semi-Tropic Land and Water Company, which was formed in 1887. In 1907, the Riverside Portland Cement Company built a large plant near the Crestmore Quarries (South Bloomington), and to provide transportation for employees built a standard gauge railroad to Riverside. On May 20, 1911 the line was opened to Bloomington. The original community, known as Crestmore, is generally located between Locust Avenue and Larch Avenue, south of Jurupa Avenue, extending to the Riverside County line. The Pacific Electric Crestmore Line (RiversideRialto) provided local service for many years. The cities of Rialto and Colton are both trying to annex much of theLand now within Bloomington, which is still rural and many residents continue to keep and raise animals. The town site for Bloomington after being surveyed in April, 1888, was bounded on the north by Valley Boulevard, on the south by Slover Avenue, and on the east by L arch Avenue. On the west by Linden Avenue. The city of Bloomington was founded in 1891 and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. It has a population of more than 100,000, with the majority of residents living in the central part of town. It is located on the banks of the San Gabriel River, which flows into the San Diego River and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Incorporation attempts

In 2007, the Bloomington Incorporation Committee (BIC) applied with the Local Agency Formation Commission for another attempt for incorporation. It failed in late February and early March, when the LAFF denied an extension that BIC needed in order to pay a $109,000 deposit for feasibility and financial studies. In 1989, full incorporation was not completed due to budget and staff constraints. In 2009, the BIC applied for incorporation again, but this time it was denied. In 2010, the committee applied again for incorporation, and this time, it was granted. In 2011, it applied again and was granted permission to incorporate. In 2012, the Committee applied again, and again was denied permission to incorporation. In 2013, it tried again and failed to incorporate, this time paying a $100,000 fee for a feasibility study. In 2014, it attempted to incorporate again but failed to get the necessary approval. In 2015, it made another attempt, but again failed to receive the required approval. The BIC is still trying to incorporate in 2016, but it has not yet been successful. In 2017, the group applied for and received approval for incorporation for a second time, but that attempt was also denied. The committee is still working on a third attempt. In 2018, they applied to incorporate for a fourth time, and that attempt also failed to gain approval. They are still waiting to hear if they will be able to do so in the near future. It is hoped that this time they will get the go-ahead in the spring.

Geography

Bloomington is located at 34°334N 117°2355W (34.059462, -117.398728).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.0 square miles (16 km²), all land. The town has a population of 1,788. It is located in the eastern part of the town of Bloomington, in the northern portion of the county. The CDP was founded in the early 1900s. It was named after the town's first postman, who arrived in the late 1800s. The city is located on the banks of the Colorado River, which runs through the center of the city. It has an elevation of 34.4°N 117.3°W. The community has a water supply of 2.2 miles (3.4 km) and a sewage treatment system. It also has a landfill, which is used to dispose of waste. The area has a history of civil rights activism, including in the 1930s and 1940s, when the city's first mayor was elected to office. The current mayor is a former mayor of the same town, who was elected again in the 2010s, and was re-elected in the 2012 elections. The population is 1,856. It had a population in the 2000s, which was 1,902. It's located on a lake, which has a watershed of 1.3 miles (2.4 kilometers).

Demographics

At the 2010 census Bloomington had a population of 23,851. The racial makeup of Bloomington was 12,988 (54.5%) White (14.1% Non-Hispanic White), 649 (2.7%) African American, 309 (1.3%) Native American, 47 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 8,600 (36.1%) from other races, and 928 (3.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19,326 persons (81.0%). The median household income was $34,106 and the median family income was $35,936. The per capita income for the CDP was $10,953. Bloomington has a large Nazarene church and Christian Elementary School and Preschool. It is home to the Bloomington High School, which was founded in 1883. The school is located on the former site of a former mill site, which is now part of the city. The town's name is derived from the word "Bloomington" which means "home" or "town" in English. It was also the site of the town's first public school, which opened in 1881. The city's name was first used in 1783. It has a population density of 3,236.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,249.4/km²) There were 5,260 housing units at an average density of 881.3 per squaremile (340.3/km 2).

Public safety

Bloomington has been patrolled by the California Highway Patrol and the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department's Fontana Station since 1941. Bloomington's fire department service is provided by the San Bernardino County Fire Department. The town is located on the California Interstate 70, which runs from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The city's population is about 2,000. It has a population of about 3,000 people. It is located near Interstate 70 and the California State Highway 69, which passes through the town. It also has a few unincorporated areas, which are policed by the sheriff's department and the California State Highways  Patrol. The city's police force is made up of two officers and two deputies. The fire department serves the town's residents. It was established in 1941 and has been under the control of the Sheriff's Department since the 1940s. It has a fire department that provides service to the town for more than 40 years. The department's service is part of the San Bernardino County Fire Department, which also provides fire services to the rest of the county. The community has a small number of businesses, including a restaurant, a bank, a gas station, a convenience store and a convenience store, and a post office. It's located near the California state highway and the California State Highway 69. The village's population has grown from 1,000 to 2,500 in the last 50 years.

Transportation

The town of Bloomington is served by Omnitrans bus service. The city is also served by Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway). Bloomington has a population of about 2,000. The town is located in the San Bernardino County area of California. Bloomington's population is about 1,000 people. It is in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and the San Gorgonio Mountains of the Sierra foothills. It has an elevation of 1,200 feet (400 meters) to 1,400 feet (300 m) above sea level. It also has an altitude of 2,100 feet (100 m). The town's population was 1,100 people in the year 2000. The population is 1,300 people in 2010. It had a total population of 1.6 million. It was the most populous city in the state at the time of the 2010 presidential election. Its population has since grown to 2,200 people (2010 Census). The city has an estimated population of 3,500 people (2011 Census). It is also the most densely populated city in California, with 2,500 residents. The majority of its residents live in or near the city center. It's in the mountains, and the city is near the town of Bakersfield, California, which is about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from the city of Los Angeles. The state's largest city is Los Angeles, with 1,800 people. The most populous town in the county is San Bernardino, California.

Education

Bloomington is within the Colton Joint Unified School District. Bloomington is located in the San Diego County, California, United States. The town has a population of 2,000 people. It is located near the town of Colton, in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The community is in Colton's Colton Hills area, near Colton and Rancho Cucamonga. It has an estimated population of 3,000. The school district has a enrollment of 1,500 students, with the majority attending local public schools. It also has a number of private schools, such as Colton High School and Colton Christian School. The city has a high school, Bloomington High, and a junior high, which are in the Colleton Hills area. The high school has a junior and senior high, and an elementary school, which is in Bloomington. The local high school is Bloomington Junior/Senior High, which has a total enrollment of 4,000 students. The junior high school's mascot is the Pronghorn. The senior high school offers a variety of sports, including track and field, including cheerleading and football. The elementary school has an after-school program for students who want to stay after school hours. The middle school has two high schools, which have an after school program for the evening and a senior high program. There are no high schools in the town. The High School has a freshman and sophomore high school. There is a junior/senior high school in the middle school.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Bloomington is in the 20th Senate District, represented by Democrat Caroline Menjivar. In the U.S. House of Representatives, the city is in California's 35th congressional district. The city's parks are managed by the Bloomington Recreation and Park District. The town has a population of about 2,000. It is located in the eastern part of the city, near the San Francisco Bay Area and the San Diego County line. The community is in an unincorporated area known as the Redding Hills area, which is part of Los Angeles County. The area is home to the San Fernando Valley and the foothills of the Sierra foothills, which are in the northern portion of the county. It also has a small section of the San Joaquin Valley, where the town is located near the border with Imperial County and the city of San Diego. It has a large amount of undeveloped land, which can be easily accessed by hiking, biking, and other forms of outdoor recreation. Bloomington has a number of parks, including the Bloomington City Park, which was built in the early 1900s. It was named after the town of Bloomington, California, where it is located. The park district is run by the city's mayor, who is also a member of the City Council. The mayor is a Democrat, Eloise Reyes, who represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Bloomington. The district is represented in Congress by Democrat Norma Torres, who also represents the 35th district.

Climate

The climate in Bloomington tends to be stable year round. Bloomington is located on the Illinois River, which runs through the city. The city is located in the central part of the state, near the Illinois and Illinois Turnpike. The town has a population of about 2,000 people. The climate is generally stable all year round, with mild winters and mild summers. The weather is stable year-round, with highs of around 70 degrees. The average temperature is about 70 degrees, with lows of around 50 degrees and highs of 70 degrees and 80 degrees or lower. The area has a relatively dry climate, with dry summers and dry winters. The temperature is generally above average for the time of year, with warm summers and cool winters. It is generally dry year round with dry winters and dry summers. In the summer, the climate is more unsettled, with temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees in the city and 60 degrees in other parts of the U.S. and 50 degrees or more in other areas of the United States. The winters tend to be milder than the summers, with higher temperatures in the spring and summer. The summers are generally milder in the fall and winter, with lower temperatures in early summer and early autumn. The temperatures are generally stable throughout the year, especially in the winter months and into the spring. The winter months are very mild, with high temperatures of around 60 degrees and low lows of 60 degrees or below. The summer months are generally dry, with low temperatures of about 60 degrees.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Bloomington, San Bernardino County, California = 1. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 48. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Bloomington = 5.7 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 24,339 individuals with a median age of 28.5 age the population grows by 9.01% in Bloomington, San Bernardino County, California population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 4,008.40 residents per square mile of area (1,547.68/km²). There are average 4.05 people per household in the 5,127 households with an average household income of $44,067 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 14.00% of the available work force and has dropped -6.49% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 13.02%. The number of physicians in Bloomington per 100,000 population = 133.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Bloomington = 15.3 inches and the annual snowfall = 0 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 30. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 288. 95 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 44 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 26, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Bloomington, San Bernardino County, California which are owned by the occupant = 68.43%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 36 years with median home cost = $133,160 and home appreciation of -16.86%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $9.16 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,598 per student. There are 22.9 students for each teacher in the school, 10848 students for each Librarian and 1003 students for each Counselor. 4.34% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 3.27% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 1.50% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).