Bristol, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
566
Population
98/sq mi density
$69,613
Median Income
$40,042 per capita
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,613 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 460 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4448°N, 96.5677°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ellis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.1 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in |
Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.8").