Bristol, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Belknap County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,157
Population
538/sq mi density
$60,972
Median Income
$30,245 per capita
$192,900
Home Value
$410,078 Zillow
$1,270
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
122
Violent Crime/100K
2,188 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,972 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$192,900 home value, $1,270/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 68.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 805 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6034°N, 71.7342°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Belknap County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Slopes Regional (FRY) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0399 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.2 in |
Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (3.4").