At a Glance
Median Income
$14,583
$5,346 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
17.5%
82.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.2%
31.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
276 sunny days/yr
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?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridger residents earn a median household income of $14,583 , which is 81% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $5,346. The unemployment rate stands at 17.5% (386% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 82.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bridger reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
5.0% of adults in Bridger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridger has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population72
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$14,583
Per Capita$5,346
Unemployment17.5%
Poverty82.6%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership43.5%
Zillow$277,791
Housing Units29
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity48.2%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking31.9%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death5,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,871 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 9%
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridger was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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