City safety & data profile

BridgetonMO

Bridgeton, MO is a 12K-resident city in St. Louis County with a median household income of $72,005.

St. Louis County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bridgeton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bridgeton has a population larger than 12% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $237,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 88%
By size
$72,005
Median income
$237,700
Median home
11.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Bridgeton

Bridgeton posts a median household income higher than 39% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Bridgeton area.

Top 61%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Bridgeton

Where Bridgeton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$72,005 Bottom 39% higher than 39% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bridgeton, MO beyond the headline numbers

Bridgeton sits inside St. Louis County, Missouri, at roughly 38.77°N, -90.41°W. Population 11,786, $72,005 median household income. Median home value $237,700, median rent $1,172. Poverty rate 11.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bridgeton's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 38.9%, then short sleep duration at 33.8%. 1 hospital in/around Bridgeton, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bridgeton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,786
Bridgeton
Median Income
$72,005
+6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$237,700
+4% vs avg
Median Age
40.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Louis County) - Bridgeton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
996K-0%
Median Income
$82,936+41%
Median Home Value
$276,800+59%
Poverty Rate
9.8%-10%
Unemployment
4.3%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bridgeton, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,172/mo
Poverty Rate
11.5% -19% vs avg
Unemployment 3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 36%
Work From Home 12.6%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 58.9%
African American 23.9%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
38.9%
Short Sleep Duration
33.8%
Obesity
32.5%
Physical Inactivity
28.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.5%
Binge Drinking
15.2%
Current Smoking
15.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
14%
Diabetes
12.5%
Current Asthma
10.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 79.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.8%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL ST LOUIS
BRIDGETON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bridgeton, MO?
Bridgeton, MO has a population of 11,786 people, located in St. Louis County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Bridgeton?
The median household income in Bridgeton, MO is $72,005 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
What is the median home value in Bridgeton?
The median home value in Bridgeton, MO is $237,700. Median rent is $1,172/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bridgeton?
The top health indicators in Bridgeton include High Blood Pressure (38.9%), Short Sleep Duration (33.8%), Obesity (32.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bridgeton?
Bridgeton has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bridgeton?
The median age in Bridgeton, MO is 40.9 years. 36% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bridgeton, MO is located in St. Louis County, Missouri. With a population of 12K and a $72,005 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bridgeton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Bridgeton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Louis County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.