At a Glance
Median Income
$59,643
$41,284 per capita
Home Value
$100,600
Zillow: $156,480
Median Rent
$736/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
16.1% smoking rate
How Bridgeport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgeport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgeport a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridgeport residents earn a median household income of $59,643 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,284. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeport is $100,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,480. Median rent is $736/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
21.2% of adults in Bridgeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeport has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,403
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,169/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,643
Per Capita$41,284
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,600
Rent$736
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$156,480
Housing Units654
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,905/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain18.6 in/yr
Elevation3,666 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridgeport was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.