At a Glance
Median Income
$14,583
$5,346 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
82.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
48.2%
31.9% 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?
D
1.6 / 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. 82.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
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. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population72
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans30.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$14,583
Per Capita$5,346
Unemployment
Poverty82.6%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership43.5%
Zillow$277,791
Housing Units29
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity48.2%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking31.9%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death5,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
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%
Broadband69.6%
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.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.