A town of 1,342. Public schools that outperform most of Nebraska.
The 2 things Bridgeport does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Bridgeport. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Bridgeport’s kids attend outperform 84% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Elementary School | PK–6 | 272 | A− |
| Bridgeport High School | 7–12 | 253 | B |
| Bridgeport Head Start | PK | 15 | Not graded |
The typical Bridgeport home is worth about $157,000, up 5.3% in a year, 44% below the Nebraska typical home.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
Bridgeport has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
About one in 3 of Bridgeport’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Scottsbluff (11%), Gering (6%) and Bayard (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Bridgeport beats the Nebraska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Bridgeport | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.3% | 6.1% |
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City in Nebraska, United States
Bridgeport is a city in Morrill County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,454 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Morrill County.
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