Bridgeport, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,734 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: -20.0%
 
Males: 925  (53.3%)
Females: 809  (46.7%)
Median resident age:

39.2 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62417.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,727 (it was $27,635 in 2000)
Bridgeport:

$46,727
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,719 (it was $12,960 in 2000)

Bridgeport city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $56,192 (it was $38,400 in 2000)
Bridgeport:

$56,192
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $95,453; detached houses: $107,085; mobile homes: $67,777

Median gross rent in 2022: $835.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bridgeport: 73.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.4%
(19.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.9% for Black residents, 75.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Bridgeport, IL (2022)
    • 1,83091.4%White alone
    • 1125.6%Black alone
    • 261.3%Two or more races

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Bridgeport, Illinois as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bridgeport is 177 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.53
Illinois average:

2.78
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Ancestries: English (25.2%), German (20.0%), American (13.2%), Irish (6.1%), British (3.5%), French (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/22/1901

Elevation: 446 feet

Land area: 1.07 square miles.

Population density: 1,619 people per square mile   (low).

Bridgeport, Illinois map

9 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,299 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $438 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (51.9 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Louisville, KY (113.8 miles , pop. 256,231).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (216.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lawrenceville, IL (2.0 miles ),
Sumner, IL (2.3 miles ),
Birds, IL (3.2 miles),
St. Francisville, IL (3.2 miles ),
Claremont, IL (3.4 miles ),
Allendale, IL (3.6 miles ),
Vincennes, IN (3.6 miles ),
Flat Rock, IL (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 38.71 N, Longitude: 87.76 W

Area code: 618

Distribution of median household income in Bridgeport, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bridgeport, IL in 2022
Bridgeport satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.3%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Bridgeport, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.6%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Social assistance (5.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Food (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.9%)
  • Food (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (4.1%)
  • Truck transportation (3.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.9%)
  • Social assistance (7.7%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.9%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Bridgeport, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.1%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.5%)

Average climate in Bridgeport, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Bridgeport, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 63.4. This is about average.

City:

63.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.4
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Bridgeport-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 50% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/7/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.0 miles away from the Bridgeport city center injured 55 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1990, a category F4 tornado 17.4 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bridgeport-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 186% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 19.1 miles away from Bridgeport center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 19.2 miles away from Bridgeport center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 10.3 miles away from Bridgeport center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 50.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 16.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:17, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 9.6 mi) earthquake occurred 18.4 miles away from Bridgeport center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lawrence County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bridgeport topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Bridgeport:

  • LAWRENCE COMMUNITY HLTHCR CTR (900 EAST CORPORATION)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Bridgeport:

  • UNITED METHODIST VILLAGE, NORTH CAMPUS (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL)
  • LAWRENCE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 4 miles away; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL)
  • UNITED METHODIST VILLAGE, THE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL)
  • SUMNER CARE AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SUMNER, IL)
  • DAVITA - VINCENNES DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • WILLOW MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bridgeport:

  • Vincennes University (about 13 miles; Vincennes, IN; Full-time enrollment: 9,876)
  • Wabash Valley College (about 20 miles; Mount Carmel, IL; FT enrollment: 2,142)
  • University of Southern Indiana (about 52 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 9,532)
  • University of Evansville (about 53 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 2,688)
  • Indiana State University (about 56 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 10,925)
  • Eastern Illinois University (about 58 miles; Charleston, IL; FT enrollment: 9,414)
  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (about 59 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 2,123)

Public high school in Bridgeport:

Public elementary/middle school in Bridgeport:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bridgeport: Bridgeport Fire Protection District Station 1 (A), Blue Star Emergency Medical Services (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bridgeport include: Bridgeport Church of God (A), First Christian Church (B), First Presbyterian Church (C), First United Methodist Church (D), Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Bridgeport: Lanterman Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Gary Wagner (baseball) - Baseball player.

Lawrence County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
57 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Bridgeport (2011 data):

  • The Fairfield National Bank: Bridgeport Branch at 201 North Main Street, branch established on 1906/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $392.3 mil, Deposits: $287.5 mil, headquarters in Fairfield, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Fairfield Bancshares, Inc.
  • The Bank of Lawrence County: The Bank Of Lawrence County at 100 East State Street, branch established on 1998/04/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $44.8 mil, Deposits: $39.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 2 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Bridgeport:

Marital status in Bridgeport, IL
  • Never married: 25.5%
  • Now married: 40.1%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 23.9%

For population 25 years and over in Bridgeport:

  • High school or higher: 88.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Bridgeport
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bridgeport, IL (based on Lawrence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,33327
Mainline Protestant2,75623
Catholic6102
Black Protestant191
None10,115-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Lawrence County:

1.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Lawrence County:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
This county:

6.57 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lawrence County:

8.9%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Lawrence County:

26.1%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lawrence County:

16.9%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

53.4%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

45.0%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

31.1
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

16.1%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

17.0%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Bridgeport:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Bridgeport:

36.9%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

57.4%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.5%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bridgeport, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$13,746$41,2380$0
Water Supply 3$11,335$45,3400$0
Sewerage 2$6,421$38,5260$0
Financial Administration 0$0 3$9,941
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,028
Totals for Government 9$31,503$42,00410$10,968

Bridgeport government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $499,000 ($287.77)
    Central Staff Services: $178,000 ($102.65)
    Police Protection: $143,000 ($82.47)
    Regular Highways: $115,000 ($66.32)
    Solid Waste Management: $102,000 ($58.82)
    Sewerage: $86,000 ($49.60)
    General - Other: $16,000 ($9.23)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($0.58)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $139,000 ($80.16)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $60,000 ($34.60)
    Water Utilities: $39,000 ($22.49)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($5.77)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $346,000 ($199.54)

Bridgeport government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $130,000 ($74.97)
    Sewerage: $96,000 ($55.36)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $26,000 ($14.99)
    Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($2.88)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($1.73)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $824,000 ($475.20)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $363,000 ($209.34)
    Highways: $48,000 ($27.68)
  • Tax - Property: $25,000 ($14.42)
    Public Utilities Sales: $21,000 ($12.11)
    Other License: $6,000 ($3.46)

Bridgeport government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,849,000 ($1643.02)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,688,000 ($1550.17)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $205,000 ($118.22)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($25.95)

Bridgeport government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $986,000 ($568.63)

Businesses in Bridgeport, IL

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Bridgeport:

  • WAKO (910 AM; 0 kW; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL; Owner: LAWRENCEVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WAOV (1450 AM; 1 kW; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVHI (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN)
  • WGBF (1280 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bridgeport:

  • WAKO-FM (103.1 FM; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL; Owner: LAWRENCEVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WVUB (91.1 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY)
  • WFML (96.7 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: THE VINCENNES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WZDM (92.1 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WUZR (105.7 FM; BICKNELL, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WATI (89.9 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WTYE (101.7 FM; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: ANN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUSI (90.3 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF S. ILL. UNIVER.)
  • WVJC (89.1 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES)
  • WYNG (94.9 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSEI (92.9 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: V.L.N. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRAY-FM (98.1 FM; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WWBL (106.5 FM; WASHINGTON, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPTH (88.1 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: OLNEY VOICE OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, INC.)
  • WBHW (88.7 FM; LOOGOOTEE, IN; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WQTY (93.3 FM; LINTON, IN; Owner: THE ORIGINAL COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBJW (91.7 FM; ALBION, IL; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES INC)
  • WSJD (100.5 FM; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: WSJD, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bridgeport:

  • WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WVUT (Channel 22; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VINCENNES UNIV.)
  • WBAK-TV (Channel 38; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
Bridgeport fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Bridgeport fatal accident list:

Jun 1, 2014 11:46 AM, Sr-250, Lat: 38.718342, Lon: -87.744050, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 24, 2006 02:58 PM, Main St, 2nd St, Lat: 38.702630, Lon: -87.759410, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 8, 1997 06:52 PM, School St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 27, 1984 04:53 AM, Main, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 38.8mTotal length
  • $788,000Total costs
  • 15,570Total average daily traffic
  • 1,047Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,525Total future (year 2020) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bridgeport, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bridgeport, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Bridgeport)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 111 E Olive St (Lat: 38.719500 Lon: -87.757806), Call Sign: KWT684, Licensee ID: L00021847,
    Assigned Frequencies: 37.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/1999, Expiration Date: 05/01/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/04/2004, Registrant: City Of Bridgeport, 235 Washington St, Bridgeport, IL 62417, Phone: (618) 945-2351

  • Ne Cor Of Il Sr 250 & Il Cr 8 (Lat: 38.719500 Lon: -87.757528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91 m, Call Sign: KSC611,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/2005, Expiration Date: 03/26/2015, Cancellation Date: 01/08/2015, Certifier: Cris A Belshaw, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • BRIDGEPORT TANK, Madison St And Wealthy St. (Lat: 38.713028 Lon: -87.764139), Type: Tank, Structure height: 10.6 m, Overall height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WQTL917,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.760 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2024, Expiration Date: 03/03/2034, Certifier: Bruce Laslie, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • 101 Industry Rd (Lat: 38.719500 Lon: -87.757417), Call Sign: WQZQ560,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.075 MHz, 156.075 MHz, 153.860 MHz, 155.820 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/2017, Expiration Date: 07/07/2027, Certifier: Jessie Angle, Registrant: Vei Communications, 710 S. 13th St., Vincennes, IN 47591, Phone: (270) 282-0033, Fax: (812) 895-1077, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Approx 2 Mi N And 0.75 Mi W Of (Lat: 38.746694 Lon: -87.776139), Overall height: 32.6 m, Call Sign: WNTL690,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.143 MHz, 928.143 MHz, Grant Date: 12/24/1991, Expiration Date: 12/24/1996, Cancellation Date: 03/15/1995, Phone: (419) 421-4218


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 1/2 Mi N (Lat: 38.719444 Lon: -87.757500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 84 m, Overall height: 91 m, Call Sign: KWH311, Licensee ID: L00554944,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.100 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2018, Expiration Date: 07/01/2028, Certifier: J. Roy Pottle, Registrant: Ams Spectrum Holdings, LLC


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Bridgeport)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: BRIAN JAMES F BUCCANEER (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 90836, N90836, N-90836, Serial Number: B2B1052, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 09/30/1995, Certificate Issue Date: 10/10/1995
    Registrant (Individual): James F Brian, Po Box 24, Bridgeport, IL 62417
  • Aircraft: BUCKEYE AVIATION DREAM MACHINE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 42613, N42613, N-42613, Serial Number: 4354, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 01/11/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Dennis D Ivers, 2254 Bridgeport Rd, Bridgeport, IL 62417
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/14/2018

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 21. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 56 took place in 2007, and the least - 3 in 2017. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Bridgeport, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (48.4%), and Outside Fires (32.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Bridgeport, IL
    • 15148.4%Structure Fires
    • 10032.1%Outside Fires
    • 3711.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 247.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bridgeport, IL
Most common first names in Bridgeport, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William4573.2 years
Mary4380.5 years
John3975.7 years
Charles3274.3 years
James3170.6 years
Robert3069.7 years
Raymond1780.1 years
Paul1673.9 years
Joseph1580.7 years
Ruth1484.8 years
Most common last names in Bridgeport, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3075.6 years
Gray1680.6 years
Jones1575.5 years
Clark1366.9 years
Potts1173.6 years
Lewis1176.9 years
Stoltz1187.0 years
Preston1077.4 years
Williams1078.9 years
Moore1080.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bridgeport, IL
  • 59.5%Utility gas
  • 38.2%Electricity
  • 1.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bridgeport, IL
  • 80.4%Utility gas
  • 19.6%Electricity


Bridgeport compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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