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Bloomington: Where creativity blooms and community thrives.

Bloomington exudes a youthful and progressive energy, fostered by its large student population and commitment to the arts. The downtown area is lively and pedestrian-friendly, while residential neighborhoods offer a mix of historic homes and modern developments. Overall, Bloomington has a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.

Downtown Monroe County
COMMUNITY GUIDE · MONROE COUNTY
Monroe County, Monroe County

City Snapshot

Population

139,718

County

Monroe County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$68,125

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Monroe Hospital

This Week

Blackhawk

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Webinar: Preparing for Retirement: The Next Chapter

2026-06-17

Virtual/Webinar

Psychics vs Science Tour

2026-06-21 at 9:00 PM

Alison Krauss and Union Station

2026-06-23 at 11:30 PM

Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibit Visit

2026-06-24

Brown County Art Gallery

Community Leaders

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Todd Young

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

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Jim Banks

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Eric Holcomb
Eric Holcomb

Governor

Republican Party