Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Only 2 of the 43 Montana towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Bridger. Its National Register listings include Corey House and Forsman House. Bridger has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Bridger beats most towns.
Census counts: 514 in 1910, 662 in 2020. The archive holds 21 old photos and papers going back to 1906 and 2 maps from 1956 on.
13 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bridger, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Bridger.
Bridger’s FEMA risk score is 89 of 100, where Montana’s towns sit at 41 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the Bridger K-12 Schools. Its three schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridger Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 114 | C+ |
| Bridger High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 58 | A− |
| Bridger 7-8Top results in townGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 31 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Bridger for work: only 14% work in town. The median household income in Bridger is $43,000. The top destinations are Billings (31%), Red Lodge (4%) and Fromberg (4%).
| Bridger | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 39% | 8% |
| Median household income | $43,000 | $67,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bridger Elementary School Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Bridger has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Bridger’s July high is 88°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Bridger home is worth about $382,000, up 5.6% in a year, 18% below the Montana typical home.
| Bridger | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $753 a month | $1,000 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 64% | 73% |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
No violent or property crimes were reported in Bridger in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Bridger is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
44% of adults have high blood pressure in Bridger. Among 42 Montana towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Bridger. 36% of adults have obesity in Bridger.
| Bridger | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 32% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 19% | 19% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 72% | 79% |
| What stands out | Bridger | MT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.3% | 73.4% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 84.7% | 82.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Bridger; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Bridger residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Montana.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
13 places in Bridger on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in Montana, United States
Bridger is a town in Carbon County, Montana, United States. It is part of the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 662 at the 2020 census. The town of Bridger was named for the scout Jim Bridger. Residents originally wanted to name the town after George Town, one of the original settlers, but Town encouraged residents to name the newly founded town after his old friend Jim Bridger. The Bridger Trail passes to the southeast of the town of Bridger.
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Bridger has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
