The Town FilesBridgeport, Alabama
City in Jackson County · population 2,264 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,000
- Household income
- $34,481
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 38.8
Bridgeport is a city of 2,264 people in Jackson County, Alabama. The median home is worth $94,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Alabama towns, better transit than 96% of Alabama towns, hipper than 87% of Alabama towns.
How Bridgeport ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bridgeport is worth $94,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $34,481, which is more affordable than 62% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $569 a month. 55.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bridgeport | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $569 | $834 |
| Median household income | $34,481 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.8% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bridgeport
| People | Bridgeport | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.7% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Bridgeport
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 29.1°F. About 60.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridgeport since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 1.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 15,446 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,421 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Bridgeport itself the ACS puts it at 9.8%.
Public schools in Bridgeport
2 public schools with 312 students, about 22.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Elementary School | PK-4 | 182 | 22.8 |
| Bridgeport Middle School | 5-8 | 130 | 21.7 |
Towns near Bridgeport
- South Pittsburg, TN4.3 mi · 3,106 people · home $187,100
- New Hope, TN4.7 mi · 987 people · home $179,600
- Stevenson, AL7.2 mi · 1,955 people · home $156,900
- Kimball, TN7.3 mi · 1,545 people · home $231,400
- Jasper, TN10.1 mi · 3,612 people · home $209,000
- Trenton, GA13.2 mi · 2,195 people · home $166,000
- Sequatchie, TN13.3 mi · 622 people · home —
- New England, GA13.9 mi · 546 people · home —
Bridgeport questions
Is Bridgeport, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bridgeport scores better for retirees than 68% of Alabama towns and quieter than 83%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Bridgeport?
The median owner-occupied home in Bridgeport is valued at $94,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,481, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $569 a month.
What is the weather like in Bridgeport?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.2 inches of precipitation a year and 4.1 inches of snow.
Does Bridgeport get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridgeport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)