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Bridgeport, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
31 Population 148/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,864 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% 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 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,305 ft (398 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates38.6271°N, 97.6140°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.4 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

245 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 74 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 74 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 76 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 77 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 133 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 131 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 132 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 127 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 106 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 139 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 107 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 51 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 54 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 119 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 57 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 124 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas M3.4 120 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 70 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 133 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 11 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

660 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 285 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 55 km 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 96 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF4 84 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 29 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 82 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 43 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 42 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 21 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 59 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 88 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 53 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 84 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANNUAL BUR (60,039 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 94 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 89 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 95 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 35 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 97 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 91 km
2016 BURMAC 10,668 60 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 55 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 96 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 97 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,105 100 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 95 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 95 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 20 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 97 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 56 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Bridgeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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