Bridgeport, Illinois Zip Code, Radio Stations, Crime Rate, Weather Forecast, Area Code

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Population (year 2000): 2,168. Estimated population in July 2006: 2,142 (-1.2% change)
 
Males: 1,015   (46.8%)
Females: 1,153   (53.2%)

Lawrence County

Median resident age:   36.3 years
Illinois median age:   34.7 years

Zip codes: 62417 .

Estimated median household income in 2005: $29,000 (it was $27,635 in 2000)
Bridgeport   $29,000
Illinois:   $50,260

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $46,500 (it was $43,300 in 2000)
Bridgeport   $46,500
Illinois:   $183,900

Bridgeport, IL residents, houses, and apartments details

 

Races in Bridgeport:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)


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Ancestries: United States (20.5%), English (13.7%), German (11.9%), Irish (8.9%), French (3.0%), Dutch (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/22/1901

Elevation: 446 feet

Land area: 1.07 square miles.

Population density: 2010 people per square mile 
 
 (low).




Bridgeport

For population 25 years and over in Bridgeport

  • High school or higher: 75.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bridgeport city

  • Never married: 23.0%
  • Now married: 52.2%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 14.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:   0.0%
Illinois:   12.3%



According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Bridgeport, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Bridgeport to the number of sex offenders is 538 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Bridgeport:   1.1% ($493)
Illinois:   1.7% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (52.7 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (133.6 miles , pop. 781,870).

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

Nearest cities: Lawrenceville, IL (5.2 miles ), Sumner, IL (7.0 miles ), Birds, IL (10.7 miles) , St. Francisville, IL (11.1 miles ), Allendale, IL (13.0 miles ), Flat Rock, IL (14.6 miles ), Claremont, IL (14.7 miles ), Vincennes, IN (16.8 miles ).

Latitude: 38.71 N, Longitude: 87.76 W


57 people in nursing homes

Area code: 618


Population change in the 1990s: -41 (-1.9%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (16%)
  • Mining (7%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Petroleum and coal products (4%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (28%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)



 

Crime in Bridgeport by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 46.6
Rapes 1 1 1 0 0 1 3 0
    per 100,000 44.4 46.1 46.1 0.0 0.0 46.1 139.3 0.0
Robberies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 46.6
Assaults 6 9 4 6 6 0 2 11
    per 100,000 266.4 415.1 184.5 276.8 279.3 0.0 92.9 512.1
Burglaries 7 10 16 3 1 6 4 11
    per 100,000 310.8 461.3 738.0 138.4 46.6 276.9 185.8 512.1
Thefts 42 42 74 43 33 33 29 13
    per 100,000 1865.0 1937.3 3413.3 1983.4 1536.3 1522.8 1347.0 605.2
Auto thefts 7 2 3 0 2 3 0 0
    per 100,000 310.8 92.3 138.4 0.0 93.1 138.4 0.0 0.0
Arson 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 46.1 0.0 0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 323.2) 210.0 237.1 273.1 144.4 128.0 128.3 196.9 269.6

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 2 (2 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:   0.93
US city average:   3.00

Average climate in Bridgeport, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Bridgeport-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 61% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/7/1989, a category 4 (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 4 tornado 22.1 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Hospitals/medical centers near Bridgeport:
  • LAWRENCE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; VINCENNES, IN)
  • WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 20 miles; MOUNT CARMEL, IL)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Bridgeport:
  • EVANSVILLE REGIONAL (about 50 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; ID: EVV)
  • TERRE HAUTE INTERNATIONAL-HULMAN FIELD (about 60 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; ID: HUF)
  • COLES COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 63 miles; MATTOON/CHARLESTON, IL; ID: MTO)
Other public-use airports nearest to Bridgeport:
  • MOUNT CARMEL MUNI (about 9 miles; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; ID: AJG)
  • LAWRENCEVILLE-VINCENNES INTL (about 12 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL; ID: LWV)
  • O'NEAL (about 15 miles; VINCENNES, IN; ID: OEA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bridgeport:
  • VINCENNES UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; VINCENNES, IN; Full-time enrollment: 6,201)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (about 52 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; FT enrollment: 7,510)
  • UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE (about 53 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,440)
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-WABASH VALLEY (about 54 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,099)
  • INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; FT enrollment: 9,597)
  • TRINITY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY-TRINITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; NEWBURGH, IN; FT enrollment: 2,986)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
Public high school in Bridgeport:
  • RED HILL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 340; Location: 908 CHURCH ST; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Bridgeport:
  • BRIDGEPORT GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 371; Location: 1300 N MAIN ST; Grades: KG - 06)

Churches in Bridgeport include: Bridgeport Church of God (A) , Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church (B) , First Presbyterian Church (C) , First United Methodist Church (D) , First Christian Church (E) .

Park in Bridgeport: Lanterman Park (1) .

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bridgeport and their reported violations in the past:

BRIDGEPORT (Address: 235 WASHINGTON ST, Population served: 2914, Purch_groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2005), St Intentional no-action (OCT-03-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2005 and MAR-2005, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-05-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-05-2005), St Intentional no-action (APR-05-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-27-2005), St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2001 and SEP-2001, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-23-2001), St Compliance achieved (SEP-11-2001)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-1999 and DEC-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-09-1999), St Public Notif requested (FEB-29-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-29-2000)
  • OCCT Study Recommendation - Between AUG-01-1995 and FEB-21-1997, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-21-1997)
  • OCCT Study Recommendation - Between JAN-12-1995 and FEB-21-1997, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-21-1997)
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between MAY-06-2005 and JUN-27-2005, Contaminant: Public Notice. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-15-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUN-27-2005)
  • Other Non-NPDWR Potential Health Risks - Between MAY-06-2005 and JUN-27-2005, Contaminant: Public Notice. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-15-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUN-27-2005)

Average household size:
This city:   2.4 people
Illinois:   2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:   67.2%
Whole state:   67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:   4.9%
Whole state:   4.8%

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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:   17.3%
Whole state:   10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:   6.0%
Whole state:   5.1%

Bridgeport compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Banks with branches in Bridgeport (2007 data):
  • 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: $42.2 mil, Deposits: $36.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 2 total offices
  • The Fairfield National Bank: Bridgeport Branch at 201 North Main Street, branch established on 1906-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $266.5 mil, Deposits: $201.5 mil, headquarters in Fairfield, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Fairfield Bancshares, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:



Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0 $0   1 $1,050
Other Government Administration 0 $0   7 $764
Police Protection - Officers 4 $8,822 $26,466 0 $0
Streets and Highways 2 $3,370 $20,220 0 $0
Water Supply 4 $8,262 $24,786 0 $0
Totals for Government 10 $20,454 $24,545 8 $1,814


Bridgeport government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $102,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $576,000
    Regular Highways: $324,000
    Police Protection: $249,000
    Financial Administration: $60,000
    General - Other: $17,000
    Parks & Recreation: $14,000
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $39,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $30,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $26,000
    Water Utilities: $14,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $776,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $440,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $294,000
    Highways: $60,000
    All Other: $6,000
  • Tax - Property: $20,000
    NEC: $15,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $250,000

5.02% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,738 average adjusted gross income)

Here:   5.02%
Illinois average:   5.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Knox County, IN  0.93% ($19,471 average AGI)
from Crawford County, IL  0.53% ($37,310)
from Richland County, IL  0.29% ($29,938)


6.37% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,681 average adjusted gross income)

Here:   6.37%
Illinois average:   5.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Knox County, IN  1.40% ($27,013 average AGI)
to Crawford County, IL  0.56% ($28,258)
to Richland County, IL  0.45% ($28,480)


Strongest AM radio stations in Bridgeport:
  • WAKO (910 AM; 1 kW; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL; Owner: LAWRENCEVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAOV (1450 AM; 1 kW; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVHI (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGBF (1280 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, 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)
  • WTYE (101.7 FM; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: ANN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFML (96.7 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: THE VINCENNES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • 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)
  • WUSI (90.3 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF S. ILL. UNIVER.)
  • WRAY-FM (98.1 FM; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSEI (92.9 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: V.L.N. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSJD (100.5 FM; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: WSJD, INC.)
  • WPTH (88.1 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: OLNEY VOICE OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, 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)

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