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Bridgeport, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dade County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,377 Population 549/sq mi density
$31,723 Median Income $21,860 per capita
$86,400 Home Value $126,724 Zillow
$501 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
348 Violent Crime/100K 1,987 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$31,723 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,400 home value, $501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density549/sq mi
Coordinates34.9493°N, 85.7238°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDade County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
59% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 51 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 53 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 148 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 83 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 99 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 88 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 122 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 137 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 104 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 21 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 87 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 28 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 103 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 131 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 26 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 64 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 92 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 57 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 81 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 160 fatalities, 2,166 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 66 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 24 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 50 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 44 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 52 km 4
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 67 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 33 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 91 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 11
May 19, 1973 EF4 53 km 0
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 81 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 59 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 42 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 29 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 76 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 44 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 94 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 56 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 57 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 61 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 62 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 70 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 36 km
2014 SOUTH EAST COMPLEX 1,753 61 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 84 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 42 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,669 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,530 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,449 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,396 69 km
2006 RD07-09 1,394 58 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,391 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Bridgeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").

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