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Bridgeport, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cheyenne County County
Bridgeport, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Bridgeport a Good Place to Live?
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 5.6% (56% 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 $147,625. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bridgeport reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 989/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.