At a Glance
Median Income
$51,406
$21,914 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
Zillow: $142,501
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
72.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
19.9% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridgeport residents earn a median household income of $51,406 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,914. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeport is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,501. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
4.6% of adults in Bridgeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
72.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeport has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population122
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,406
Per Capita$21,914
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,385M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$142,501
Housing Units44
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,490 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridgeport was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
15.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.