Bridger, MT

Montana · Metropolitan Area

Bridger is a small town in Montana with a population of 119. Residents earn $136,154 per year, which is 81% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
119 Population 142/sq mi density
$136,154 Median Income $137,050 per capita
$807,700 Home Value $376,247 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$136,154 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$807,700 home value
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $136,154
81% higher than US avg
Home Value $807,700
187% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 75.3%
123% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 17.4%
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bridger Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population119
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A+
Median Income$136,154
Per Capita$137,050
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,022M

Housing

B
Home Value$807,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$376,247

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property682/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity17.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain11.5 in/yr
Elevation3,685 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
CommuteN/A
Libraries4

Is Bridger a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bridger receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bridger stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bridger is $136,154, which is significantly higher than the national average — 81% above $75,149. This places Bridger among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bridger is $807,700, making it a premium housing market at 187% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Bridger is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 682 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.

Education

Bridger is a highly educated community — 75.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bridger experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches, including 30.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Bridger has a population of 119 with a density of 142 people per square mile. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79%).

Population

119
Total Population
142
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bridger vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bridger vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bridger is $136,154, which is 81% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Bridger vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$136,154
81% above US avg
Per Capita Income$137,050
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
IRS Avg AGI$82,749

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,794
County GDP$14,022M

Business (County)

Restaurants481
Healthcare612
Retail691
Manufacturing172

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,435
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.55%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home44.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bridger is $807,700, 187% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $376,247.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$807,700
187% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$376,247
Median List Price$367,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$367,500
$/Sq Ft$142
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,435
27% above US avg
Effective Rate0.55%
In Bridger, 17.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bridger vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity17.4%
46% below US avg
Diabetes5.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure33.2%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress11.3%
Physical Distress8.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.7%
Checkup Rate57.8%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access81.1%
Healthcare Facilities612
Bridger has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 682 per 100,000 (65% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Bridger vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property682.1/100K
65% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft682.1/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Bridger has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.5 inches
70% below US avg
Snowfall30.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,685 ft (1,123 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates45.2946°N, 108.9167°W
County FIPS30111
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 75.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (123% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62%
D 34.9%

Winner: Republican by 27.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+75.3%
123% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.68
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density142/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities612
Restaurants481
Retail Stores691

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disaster Declarations273
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home44.1%

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