Bridger, Montana

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Population in 2021: 689 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.5%
 
Males: 378  (54.9%)
Females: 311  (45.1%)
Median resident age:

42.5 years
Montana median age:

40.1 years

Zip codes: 59014.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $38,512 (it was $26,103 in 2000)
Bridger:

$38,512
MT:

$63,249

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $25,709 (it was $17,060 in 2000)

Bridger town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $205,529 (it was $60,600 in 2000)
Bridger:

$205,529
MT:

$322,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $135,531; detached houses: $146,866; mobile homes: $59,264

Median gross rent in 2021: $653.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bridger: 87.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 17.3%
(17.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 14.6% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Bridger, MT (2021)
    • 84591.4%White alone
    • 465.0%Two or more races
    • 141.5%American Indian alone
    • 111.2%Other race alone
    • 91.0%Hispanic

Races in Bridger detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Montana and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Bridger, Montana as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bridger is 290 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Bridger by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(141.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(137.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(271.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(137.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(267.0)
1
(137.4)
0
(0.0)
3
(423.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(141.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(406.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(135.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(263.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(133.5)
0
(0.0)
3
(414.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(282.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(136.4)
2
(271.7)
1
(131.6)
1
(131.6)
1
(131.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(400.5)
9
(1,236)
8
(1,107)
6
(847.5)
1
(140.1)
5
(705.2)
4
(560.2)
5
(682.1)
1
(135.5)
7
(955.0)
8
(1,087)
4
(526.3)
4
(526.3)
4
(526.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(140.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(135.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(263.2)
1
(131.6)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(137.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index78.8228.073.3401.15.676.233.627.397.647.7307.151.340.882.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Bridger, MT

Crime rate in Bridger detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 2 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.87
Montana average:

1.93
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Ancestries: German (39.1%), Dutch (14.7%), English (14.1%), Irish (6.7%), American (6.1%), French Canadian (4.8%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3648 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 1,087 people per square mile   (low).

Bridger, Montana map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.4%
Montana:

1.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,396 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $2,250 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (38.7 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (424.7 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (831.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Fromberg, MT (2.6 miles ),
Belfry, MT (3.4 miles ),
Edgar, MT (3.5 miles),
Joliet, MT (3.7 miles ),
Boyd, MT (3.7 miles),
Bearcreek, MT (3.9 miles),
Red Lodge, MT (4.2 miles ),
Silesia, MT (4.3 miles)

Latitude: 45.29 N, Longitude: 108.92 W

Area code: 406

Distribution of median household income in Bridger, MT in 2021
Distribution of house value in Bridger, MT in 2021
Bridger satellite photo by USGS

Bridger tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $114,800
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $135,500
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $55,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $48,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $67,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Bridger, MT residents
Average permit cost in Bridger, MT
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.7%
Montana:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +53 (+7.7%).
Most common industries in Bridger, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.7%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.1%)
  • Construction (14.1%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (3.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.2%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Bridger, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.9%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Child care workers (3.9%)

Average climate in Bridger, Montana

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Earthquake activity:

Bridger-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 753% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 98.9 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 254.5 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 98.9 miles away from Bridger center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 309.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/26/2005 at 04:08:37, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.6 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 177.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/3/1994 at 09:05:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.8 ML, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 201.7 miles away from Bridger center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carbon County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bridger topographic map

Airports located in Bridger:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bridger:

  • Montana State University-Billings (about 40 miles; Billings, MT; Full-time enrollment: 4,319)
  • Sheridan College (about 104 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Montana State University (about 107 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 175 miles; Rexburg, ID; FT enrollment: 30,522)
  • Casper College (about 214 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)
  • Idaho State University (about 243 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Black Hills State University (about 254 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)

Public high school in Bridger:

Public elementary/middle schools in Bridger:

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Library in Bridger:

  • BRIDGER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $30,668; Location: 119 WEST BROADWAY; 14,618 books; 696 audio materials; 229 video materials; 56 state licensed databases; 4 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bridger: Flaming Arrow Ranch (A), Forsythe Ranch (B), City Park Campground (C), Bridger Bowl Ski Area (D), Bridger Police Department (E), Bridger Volunteer Fire Department - Clarks Fork Fire District 2 (F), Bridger Public Library (G), Clarks Fork Valley Ambulance (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bridger include: Bridger Baptist Church (A), Seventh Day Adventist Church (B), Bridger United Methodist Church (C), Church of the Good Shepherd (D), Saint Pauls Lutheran Church (E), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Slushman Creek (A), Maynard Creek (B), Olson Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Bridger include: Jim Bridger Park (1), Memorial Park (2), Bridger City Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Bridger Motel (120 North Main) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Carbon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

BRIDGER TOWN OF (Population served: 750, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2014, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-23-2014), St Compliance achieved (FEB-07-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-04-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-04-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-11-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-04-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-04-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-11-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-04-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-04-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-11-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-04-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-04-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-11-2009)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
  • 2 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.9%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Bridger (2011 data):

  • Bank of Bridger, National Association: Bank Of Bridger, National Association at 101 South Main Street, branch established on 1906/05/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $303.8 mil, Deposits: $272.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Bridger Company, The

For population 15 years and over in Bridger:

Marital status in Bridger, MT
  • Never married: 31.9%
  • Now married: 50.2%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Bridger:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Montana average:

9.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Bridger
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bridger, MT (based on Carbon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,9674
Mainline Protestant1,0379
Evangelical Protestant74414
Other4062
None5,924-
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
This county:

3.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Carbon County:

3.09 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Carbon County:

16.48 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.1%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.2%
Montana:

23.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.9%
Montana:

51.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.6%
Montana:

50.3%

Average BMI:
Bridger:

30.2
Montana:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.5%
Montana:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Bridger:

20.2%
Montana:

9.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Bridger:

43.0%
Montana:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

53.0%
Montana:

58.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Bridger:

77.1%
State:

79.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bridger, MT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 2$6,581$39,4860$0
Water Supply 1$3,908$46,8960$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,166$37,9926$246
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$2,037
Local Libraries 0$0 3$2,794
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$184
Totals for Government 4$13,655$40,96512$5,261

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

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $123,000 ($178.52)
    Libraries: $67,000 ($97.24)
    General - Other: $34,000 ($49.35)
    General Public Buildings: $32,000 ($46.44)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $31,000 ($44.99)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($17.42)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($10.16)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $14,000 ($20.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $17,000 ($24.67)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $120,000 ($174.17)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($11.61)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $60,000 ($87.08)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $33,000 ($47.90)
    Rents: $19,000 ($27.58)
    General Revenue - Other: $19,000 ($27.58)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.45)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $277,000 ($402.03)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $181,000 ($262.70)
    General Local Government Support: $39,000 ($56.60)
  • Tax - Property: $195,000 ($283.02)
    Other License: $31,000 ($44.99)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $353,000 ($512.34)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $353,000 ($512.34)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $925,000 ($1342.53)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $38,000 ($55.15)

Businesses in Bridger, MT

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Bridger:

  • KGHL (790 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KURL (730 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KBUL (970 AM; 5 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPOW (1260 AM; 5 kW; POWELL, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZMQ (1140 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREYBULL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING LLC)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBSR (1490 AM; 1 kW; LAUREL, MT; Owner: SUN MOUNTAIN, INC.)
  • KBLG (910 AM; 1 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMZK (1240 AM; 1 kW; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: ELENBAAS MEDIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bridger:

  • KMXE (99.3 FM; RED LODGE, MT; Owner: SILVER ROCK COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • K244CK (96.7 FM; COWLEY, ETC., WY; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC., INC.)
  • KZMQ-FM (100.3 FM; GREYBULL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING LLC)
  • KRKX (94.1 FM; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: FISHER RADIO REGIONAL GROUP, INC.)
  • KUWP (90.1 FM; POWELL, WY; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING)
  • KCGL (104.1 FM; POWELL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING, LLC)
  • KTAG (97.9 FM; CODY, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING, LLC)
  • K233AC (94.5 FM; CODY, WY; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • KLZY (92.5 FM; POWELL, WY; Owner: CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZRV (107.5 FM; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KEMC (91.7 FM; BILLINGS, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)

TV broadcast stations around Bridger:

  • K57EW (Channel 57; BRIDGER, ETC., MT; Owner: CLARKS FORK VALLEY TV DISTRICT NO. 1)
  • K59DT (Channel 59; BRIDGER, ETC., MT; Owner: CLARKS FORK VALLEY TV DISTRICT NO. 1)
  • K61EX (Channel 61; BRIDGER, ETC., MT; Owner: CLARKS FORK VALLEY TV DISTRICT NO. 1)
  • K63EA (Channel 63; BRIDGER, ETC., MT; Owner: CLARKS FORK VALLEY TV DISTRICT NO. 1)

Bridger fatal accident list:

Jul 6, 2016 10:30 PM, Park Ave, Lat: 45.296842, Lon: -108.917781, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 19, 2001 09:12 PM, Us-310, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 23.3mTotal length
  • 8,973Total average daily traffic
  • 1,254Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,786Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

42 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Bridger)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Bridger Booster Sta (Lat: 45.304944 Lon: -108.925139), Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WPDF628, Licensee ID: L00011605,
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.550 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2003, Expiration Date: 12/16/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/28/2012, Registrant: Exxon Communications Company, Gsc-Gw3-366b, Houston, TX 77210-4934, Phone: (713) 431-4134, Fax: (713) 431-6036, Email:
  • On Hwy 310 .25 Mi S (Lat: 45.287167 Lon: -108.917917), Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: KRR710, Licensee ID: L00011605,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.290 MHz, 158.295 MHz, Grant Date: 01/16/2003, Expiration Date: 04/14/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/08/2013, Registrant: Exxon Communications Company, Gsc-Gw3-366b, Houston, TX 77210-4934, Phone: (713) 431-4134, Fax: (713) 431-6036, Email:
  • 15 Mi Se (Lat: 45.115000 Lon: -108.601639), Call Sign: WPLR954,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.312 MHz, 456.312 MHz, Grant Date: 12/15/2022, Expiration Date: 12/31/2032, Certifier: Eileen Miner, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, 1717 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503, Phone: (701) 557-5669, Email:
  • Bridger Auto Substation (Lat: 45.358278 Lon: -108.875694), Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WNYN790,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.350 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2022, Expiration Date: 02/21/2032, Certifier: Bruce A Mckinley, Registrant: Northwestern Energy, 11 East Park Street, Butte, MT 59701, Phone: (406) 497-3845, Fax: (406) 497-3158, Email:
  • Bridger HBD, Bnsf Ls5 Mp488.9 - Bridger Hbd (Lat: 45.326694 Lon: -108.899361), Type: Building, Structure height: 2.4 m, Overall height: 7.6 m, Call Sign: WQRT500,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2023, Expiration Date: 07/23/2033, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:
  • .7 Miles Sw Of Bridger Mont. (Lat: 45.286167 Lon: -108.934194), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQVL775,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.187 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2015, Expiration Date: 03/23/2025, Certifier: Cullen Hoskin, Registrant: Dehaan Electronics, P. O. Box 823, Powell, WY 82435, Phone: (307) 754-5979, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: WB7NFL, Licensee ID: L00190291, Grant Date: 03/06/1990, Expiration Date: 03/06/2000, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2002, Registrant: Mark A De Rudder, 505 S 5th St, Bridger, MT 59014
  • Call Sign: K7VSS, Previous Call Sign: KE7BXT, Licensee ID: L00927540, Grant Date: 09/19/2014, Expiration Date: 11/26/2024, Certifier: Eugene Hoflin, Registrant: Eugene Hoflin, Bridger, MT 59014
  • Call Sign: KF7UVP, Licensee ID: L01697557, Grant Date: 12/29/2021, Expiration Date: 03/22/2032, Certifier: Erik T Olson, Registrant: Erik T Olson, Bridger, MT 59014
  • Call Sign: KJ7KTT, Licensee ID: L02307889, Grant Date: 11/22/2019, Expiration Date: 11/22/2029, Cancellation Date: 06/05/2020, Certifier: Paul D Kushner, Registrant: Paul D Kushner, 125 Eagle Point Lane, Bridger, MT 59014


FAA Registered Aircraft:

12 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Bridger)
Most common first names in Bridger, MT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1679.9 years
William1175.5 years
George1175.5 years
Robert1073.5 years
Arthur880.1 years
Anna781.6 years
Charles677.6 years
Leo671.2 years
Walter683.2 years
Edward584.6 years
Most common last names in Bridger, MT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Peters880.1 years
Brown582.4 years
Schwend577.2 years
Foust480.7 years
Boyer481.0 years
Herren486.5 years
Nott473.0 years
Anderson479.3 years
Englert478.8 years
Parker476.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bridger, MT
  • 85.9%Utility gas
  • 10.9%Electricity
  • 2.4%Wood
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bridger, MT
  • 70.9%Utility gas
  • 26.4%Electricity
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bridger compared to Montana state average:

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

Bridger on our top lists:

  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Germany (population 500+)"
There are 10 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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