Bridgeport, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cheyenne County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,403
Population
1,169/sq mi density
$59,643
Median Income
$41,284 per capita
$100,600
Home Value
$156,480 Zillow
$736
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,643 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,600 home value, $736/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,666 ft (1,117 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6647°N, 103.0971°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cheyenne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Bridgeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").