Bridgeport, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lawrence County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,819
Population
1,700/sq mi density
$50,284
Median Income
$25,787 per capita
$57,500
Home Value
$96,936 Zillow
$694
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
179
Violent Crime/100K
777 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$50,284 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7099°N, 87.7586°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.4 in |
Bridgeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.7").