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Bloomer
Chippewa County,
Zip Code
"Rope Jump Capital of the World"
"Gateway to the Great Wisconsin Northland"
The Wisconsin state capital is Madison.
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Zip Codes
54724
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Statistics & Facts
The population of Bloomer is approximately 3,285 (2002).
The approximate number of families is 1,290 (1990).
The amount of land area in Bloomer is 6.286 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Bloomer is 2.7 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.154 sq kilometers.
The distance from Bloomer to Washington DC is 876 miles. The distance to the Wisconsin state capital is 176 miles. (as the crow flies)
Bloomer is positioned 45.10 degrees north of the equator and 91.49 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Bloomer elevation is 1,011 feet above sea level.
Bloomer median income is $38,715 (2000).
The Bloomer median home price is $79,000 (2000).
Bloomer miscellany.
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Location
Bloomer location: 25 miles north of interstate 94 and less than 100 miles east of Minneapolis. We are only 30 miles north of Eau Claire. Bloomer is on the shore of Lake Como. It is a rural town in Northwest-Central Wisconsin. Other nearby communities include New Auburn, Chippewa Falls, Lake Wissota, Colfax, Chetek, Seymour and Elk Mound.
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Climate & Weather
Bloomer average annual precipitation is 32.2 inches per year.
Bloomer average annual snowfall is 48.8 inches per year.
The average winter temperature is 9.9 degrees F.
The average spring temperature is 44.1 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 70.6 degrees F.
The average fall temperature is 46.6 degrees F.
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History & History Related Items
Bloomer history: In 1848, a Mr. Bloomer decided to build a mill in what he felt was a desirable place for one. He brought in his crews and began to build. By the time winter arrived, Bloomer changed his mind, sold out to H. S. Allen and left the area. In 1855, the village of Bloomer was settled with Sylvester Van Loon as one of the first settlers. It was first called Vanville. The name was changed in 1867 when the area was surveyed and platted. Here is a history page for Bloomer Why the Rope Jump capital of the World? Find out on this page
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Attractions
Bloomer attractions: the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Scientific Reserve Park & Interpretive Center is nearby. It brings to life the story of Wisconsin's glacial age. Bloomer is known as the gateway to the Blue Diamond Vacation and is near Lake Como. The city has five parks with many amenities. Campgrounds and facilities are also nearby.
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