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Bristol, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Pierce County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
66 Population 36/sq mi density
$66,176 Median Income $27,536 per capita
$208,800 Home Value $216,543 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,176 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$208,800 home value, /mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation143 ft (44 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates31.4517°N, 82.2148°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPierce County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.57"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.6 / 100
Community Resilience46.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 112 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 98 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 105 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 104 km
2024 Debby Category 1 206 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 83 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 241 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 244 km
2018 Michael Category 3 175 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 154 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 213 km
2004 Charley Category 1 193 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 296 km
1999 Irene Category 1 241 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 272 km
1985 Bob Category 1 163 km
1985 Kate Category 1 122 km
1984 Diana Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

282 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 91 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF4 72 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 98 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 100 km 2
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 93 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 39 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 75 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 7 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 78 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 91 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 19 km 0
Nov 12, 2002 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 59 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 22 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 89 km 0
Dec 29, 1982 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 96 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 58 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 89 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 85 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 73 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 86 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 43 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 86 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 29 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 47 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 41 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 66 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 83 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 72 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 87 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 43 km
2000 GA-2 7,319 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in Driest
December 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in

Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and November the driest (2.5").

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