Why visit Bridgeport
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Lanterman Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Bridgeport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bridgeport
Bridgeport is a city in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bridgeport had a population of 1,800.
From the Wikipedia article Bridgeport, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
The Port “The Place to Be”
Restaurant · Burger, American · 0.6 mi
1170 Adams Street, Bridgeport
Churches and places of worship5
Gas and EV charging1
History
Bridgeport was established in the mid-1850s as a stop along the Ohio and Mississippi Railway. It was named by a railroad official for the bridge that spanned Indian Creek, in the southern part of the city. Bridgeport incorporated in 1896.
From the History section of Bridgeport, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Bridgeport
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 3.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 2.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 44°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lawrenceville 2Wsw (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lawrence County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrenceville-Vincennes International Airport (LWV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Lawrenceville 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Sumner 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- St. Francisville 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Allendale 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Vincennes 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Olney 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Washington 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Jasper 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Evansville 51 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Effingham 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bridgeport-Main-Street-il, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
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