At a Glance
Median Income
$35,893
$27,008 per capita
Home Value
$232,900
Zillow: $397,897
Median Rent
$657/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
137/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
17.4%
6.8% smoking rate
How Bridger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridger a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridger residents earn a median household income of $35,893 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,008. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,794 business establishments, including 481 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridger is $232,900 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,897. Median rent is $657/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Bridger reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 137/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Bridger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 11.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population850
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,893
Per Capita$27,008
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
B
Home Value$232,900
Rent$657
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$397,897
Housing Units395
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property137/100K
Health
Obesity17.4%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain11.5 in/yr
Elevation3,685 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridger was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.