Bridgeport, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Dade County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,377
Population
549/sq mi density
$31,723
Median Income
$21,860 per capita
$86,400
Home Value
$139,771 Zillow
$501
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
354
Violent Crime/100K
1,105 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$31,723 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,400 home value, $501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
354 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgeport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 549/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9493°N, 85.7238°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dade County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Bridgeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.6").