Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Bridgeport is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Bridgeport differs from Washington on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bridgeport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bridgeport
Dental care lags in Bridgeport
45.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67% across Washington. Among those 65 and older, 22.6% have lost all their teeth (Washington 9%). Bridgeport’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Bridgeport adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.9%), vs 17.9% across Washington. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bridgeport
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.6%), 3 times the Washington rate. Utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 5.1%) and housing insecurity (23.5% vs 9.9%) are higher too. 31.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Bridgeport is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bridgeport is healthier than 21%. Against the 6,592 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 46%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Washington figure falls outside Bridgeport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Bridgeport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridgeport is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 68% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bridgeport’s median household income is $52,375; among the 6,592 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Where Bridgeport compares well: arthritis, 21% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bridgeport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.3% of Bridgeport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Bridgeport adults…
Bridgeport runs below WA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Bridgeport residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bridgeport
1 community health center in Bridgeport, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bridgeport; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Bridgeport adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bridgeport runs above Washington.
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Bridgeport and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | C− | 41.4% | 13.4% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bridgeport adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bridgeport
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bridgeport is better than Washington on 3 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Bridgeport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bridgeport | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.6%25.4–34.7 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.9–19.7 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.4–20.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.4%34.8–48.2 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 30.6%27.1–34.1 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.7%28.1–35.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21%18.5–23.4 | 24.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.4–7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%4.9–6.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.9 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.6%19.2–26.3 | 9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.6–15.7 | 10.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%26.7–37.8 | 17.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.8–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%28.2–38.5 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 27.2%21.4–33.7 | 8.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.2%62.8–71.3 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.2%41.8–48.7 | 67% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.9%73.4–80.3 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.7%63.3–69.8 | 70.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.7%48.1–57.2 | 66.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 60.4%52.1–68.3 | 74.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%17.9–24.2 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.9%30.2–37.7 | 28% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.6%26.2–31.1 | 10.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.5%21.1–25.9 | 9.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.5%15.1–17.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.3%28.8–33.9 | 11% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.6%34.5–45.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.3–19.6 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20%17–23.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.1%7.9–10.7 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.7–12.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bridgeport
Is Bridgeport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridgeport is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bridgeport?
CDC estimates 41.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.8% and 48.2%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bridgeport?
Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Bridgeport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Bridgeport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 27.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.4–33.7%), against 8.4% across Washington.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bridgeport more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bridgeport.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.