Bristol, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
9,874
Population
5,808/sq mi density
$70,595
Median Income
$39,369 per capita
$236,400
Home Value
$344,760 Zillow
$1,281
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
51
Violent Crime/100K
1,285 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,595 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$236,400 home value, $1,281/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1028°N, 74.8523°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Jersey Regional (LLY) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").