Bristol, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bristol city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
27,490
Population
840/sq mi density
$55,007
Median Income
$34,650 per capita
$182,500
Home Value
$237,878 Zillow
$764
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
402
Violent Crime/100K
2,115 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,007 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$182,500 home value, $764/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
402 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 32.4 sq mi (84.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5585°N, 82.2170°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bristol city County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.5").