All Countries
Bristol, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County
Bristol, SD
At a Glance
How Bristol Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bristol's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bristol a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bristol residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,990. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 268 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bristol is $61,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,842. Median rent is $738/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bristol reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,215/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bristol has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.