Bridgeport, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,320 Population 684/sq mi density
$58,971 Median Income $24,044 per capita
$113,300 Home Value $270,792 Zillow
$1,297 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,971 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,300 home value, $1,297/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 127.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation385 ft (117 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density684/sq mi
Coordinates43.1592°N, 75.9639°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportSyracuse Hancock International (SYR)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 127.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %86.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 120 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 78 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 69 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 148 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 71 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 140 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 130 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 78 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

128 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 25 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 50 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 28 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 53 km 1
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 39 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 32 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 69 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 48 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 31 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 75 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 35 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 19 km 1
Jul 15, 2024 EF1 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in

Bridgeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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