Bristol, VA

Virginia · Bristol city · Kingsport-Bristol Metro

Bristol is a small city in Virginia with a population of 17,024. Residents earn $44,706 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.0 /5.0

B Good

17,024 Population 1,323/sq mi density

$44,706 Median Income $29,646 per capita

$168,700 Home Value $199,023 Zillow

$775 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

320 Violent Crime/100K 2,390 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$44,706 median income, 2.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$168,700 home value, $775/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

320 violent crimes/100K (16% below avg)

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $44,706

41% lower than US avg

Home Value $168,700

40% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 320/100K

16% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 23.9%

29% lower than US avg

Median Rent $775

33% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.6%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.4%

33% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 14.7%

19% higher than US avg

How Bristol Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population17,024

Median Age42.6 yrs

Density1,323/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 86%

Veterans7.2%

Economy

Median Income$44,706

Per Capita$29,646

Unemployment2.4%

Poverty14.7%

Commute18 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$168,700

Rent$775

Ownership63.1%

Zillow$199,023

Housing Units8,671

Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

Violent320/100K

Property2,390/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault197/100K

Burglary407/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%

Uninsured10.4%

Smoking18.9%

Depression27.7%

Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI35 (Good)

Rain45.9 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation1,799 ft (548 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+23.9%

High School+89.6%

Graduate+11.0%

School Score5.42

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%

Commute18 min

Broadband76.0%

EV Stations5

Libraries1

Is Bristol a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bristol receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bristol offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bristol is $44,706, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bristol is $168,700, 40% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Bristol is below the national average at 320 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,390 per 100,000, 22% above the national average.

Education

23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Bristol experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Bristol has a population of 17,024 with a density of 1,323 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.4% male. The city is predominantly White (85.9%), with 6.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.3% of residents. 7.2% of the population are veterans. 21.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

17,024

Total Population

1,323

People / sq mi

42.6yrs

Median Age

10% above US avg

13.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%

Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bristol vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.3%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.7%

80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bristol vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bristol is $44,706, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,646 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $902, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 614 business establishments, including 77 restaurants. The cost of living index is 101.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 11.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bristol vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$44,706
	41% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,646
Avg Weekly Wage	$902
IRS Avg AGI	$51,868
Gini Index	0.482 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.4%
	33% below US avg
Poverty Rate	14.7%
	19% above US avg
Establishments (County)	614

Business (County)

Restaurants	77
Healthcare	54
Retail	127
Manufacturing	18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,490
	28% above US avg
Cost of Living	101.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	18.4 min
Drive Alone	79.1%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bristol is $168,700, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $199,023, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $818 for a one-bedroom to $1,044 for a two-bedroom apartment. 63.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 8,671 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1965. The average annual property tax is $4,490 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$168,700
	40% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$199,023
Median List Price	$250,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$250,000
$/Sq Ft	$143
Homes Sold	19
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.0%
Price Drops	21.2%
Inventory	85

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$775
	33% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,484
Rent Burden	27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$720
1 Bedroom	$818
2 Bedrooms	$1,044
3 Bedrooms	$1,338
4 Bedrooms	$1,464

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	63.1%
Owner-Occupied	63.1%
Renter-Occupied	36.9%
Housing Units	8,671
Median Year Built	1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,490
	28% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.66%

In Bristol, 39.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.0% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.5% of residents. 35.0% have high blood pressure. 18.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.8% report binge drinking. 28.5% are physically inactive. 27.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.7% experience frequent mental distress. 10.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,550. The dentist ratio is 1:2,829. 91.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.4 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS - 2026-05-25)

PM2.5

1.5

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

1.7

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

1.5

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

48.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.3

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

146.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Bristol vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.6%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart Disease	6.5%
High Blood Pressure	35.0%
Asthma	11.7%
COPD	8.6%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.9%
	35% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.8%
Physical Inactivity	28.5%
Depression	27.7%
Mental Distress	20.7%
Physical Distress	15.7%
Short Sleep	37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	86.3%
Uninsured	10.4%
	21% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,550
Dentists	1:2,829
Mental Health	1:731
Checkup Rate	76.5%
Dental Visits	60.3%
Premature Death	12,793/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.4/10
Exercise Access	91.2%
Healthcare Facilities	54

Bristol has a violent crime rate of 320 per 100,000 residents, 16% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 197.1 per 100,000, robbery at 37.0, rape at 86.2. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,390 per 100,000, 22% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,768, burglary at 407, vehicle theft at 216 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Bristol receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Bristol vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	320.3/100K
	16% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	86.2/100K
Robbery	37.0/100K
Assault	197.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,390.1/100K
	22% above US avg
Burglary	406.6/100K
Theft	1,767.9/100K
Vehicle Theft	215.6/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2
Traffic Accidents	625
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Bristol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,799 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,799 ft (548 m)
Area	13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density	1,323/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6170°N, 82.1576°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Bristol city County
Nearest Airport	Foothills Regional (MRN) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Snowfall 12.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	99 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	115 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	125 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	62 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	25 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	146 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	132 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	95 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	144 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	143 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	116 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	149 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	106 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	143 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	32 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	126 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	82 km
Jul 17, 2019	7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.0	136 km
Apr 5, 2005	1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee	M2.9	147 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	67 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 1	234 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

91 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 215 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	19 km	3
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	75 km	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	87 km	6
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	50 km	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	34 km	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	61 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	29 km	2
May 8, 2009	EF2	100 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	41 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	61 km	0
May 5, 1989	EF2	86 km	0
Jul 6, 1980	EF2	98 km	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	39 km	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF2	66 km	0
Mar 12, 1967	EF2	87 km	1
Apr 9, 1965	EF2	53 km	0
Jun 3, 1962	EF2	4 km	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF2	53 km	0
Mar 5, 1955	EF2	66 km	0
Sep 25, 2024	EF1	69 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (32,565 ac, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	95 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	91 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	97 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	96 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	89 km
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	84 km
2000	BRUSHY RIDGE	12,405	87 km
1999	UNNAMED	10,990	86 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,572	82 km
1991	UNNAMED	9,084	80 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,114	94 km
2001	UNNAMED	7,177	92 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	91 km
2016	LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL	6,751	93 km
1999	UNNAMED	6,457	99 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	97 km
2001	UNNAMED	5,790	80 km
1991	BRADSHAW	5,029	84 km
2014	North Fork Rx	4,934	72 km
1987	KIWIS CREEK	4,879	82 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	3.5 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.0 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.3 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.8 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in	Driest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.3 in

Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (3.1").

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Bristol is located in Bristol city County. It is classified as Metro / 250K-1M, part of a metropolitan area. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. 11.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 69.5% of the vote, a 39.7-point margin. 76.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 5 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 54 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 79.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%

D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2
Traffic Accidents	625
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	23.9%
	29% below US avg
High School+	89.6%
Graduate Degree+	11.0%
School Test Score	5.42

C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K-1M
Population Density	1,323/sq mi
Total Area	13.2 sq mi
County	Bristol city County

Services

Broadband Access	76.0%
Avg Download Speed	298.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	13.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	5
Alt Fuel Stations	6
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	54
Restaurants	77
Retail Stores	127

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	18.4 min
Drive Alone	79.1%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	11.2%

Average costs for common services in Bristol. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$253 ($152-$404)
Specialist Visit	$354 ($202-$556)
Urgent Care Visit	$202 ($101-$354)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,224 ($809-$5,055)
Dental Cleaning	$131 ($76-$202)
Dental Filling	$253 ($152-$404)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($25-$76)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$76 ($51-$121)
Brake Pad Replacement	$303 ($152-$506)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20-$76)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$607 ($404-$1,011)
Battery Replacement	$202 ($101-$354)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$101 ($61-$152)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$91 ($51-$142)
HVAC Repair	$404 ($152-$809)
HVAC System Install	$7,077 ($4,044-$12,132)
Roof Repair	$1,011 ($404-$2,022)
Roof Replacement	$9,099 ($5,561-$15,165)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,517 ($506-$3,539)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,165 ($5,055-$30,330)
DUI Defense	$5,055 ($2,022-$10,110)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,517 ($809-$3,033)
Will Preparation	$506 ($202-$1,011)
Trust Preparation	$2,528 ($1,011-$5,055)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15-$46)
Women's Haircut	$56 ($30-$101)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$152 ($76-$253)
Manicure	$25 ($15-$46)
Pedicure	$40 ($25-$66)
Massage (1 Hour)	$81 ($51-$131)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.15 ($3.03-$5.56)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.54 ($2.53-$5.06)
Loaf of Bread	$3.84 ($2.53-$5.56)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.55 ($3.03-$6.57)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.56 ($4.04-$7.58)
Rice (per lb)	$1.01 ($0.61-$1.82)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$142 ($81-$253)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$71 ($30-$152)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$71 ($40-$121)
Internet (Monthly)	$71 ($40-$101)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$66 ($30-$101)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$86 ($51-$152)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$202 ($76-$506)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,022 ($1,213-$3,539)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$71 ($30-$131)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.09-$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$101 ($30-$253)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15-$76)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,213 ($607-$2,528)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,011 ($506-$2,022)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$404 ($202-$708)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$51 ($25-$101)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,011 ($404-$2,528)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,638 ($5,055-$30,330)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$61 ($30-$101)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$101 ($51-$202)
Dog Grooming	$61 ($30-$101)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20-$76)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$303 ($152-$506)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$202 ($101-$404)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$558
Toddler	$455
Preschool	$455
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$403
Toddler	$390
Preschool	$390

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Bristol city

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	1,590	22	$56,101	1.86
Retail Trade	1,398	129	$30,083	1.35
Health Care & Social Assistance	1,078	114	$45,702	0.72
Transportation & Warehousing	591	8	$49,966	1.34
Administrative & Waste Services	302	18	$35,044	0.49
Finance & Insurance	272	32	$89,676	0.65
Other Services	232	38	$37,268	0.74
Professional & Technical Services	187	36	$38,855	0.26
Information & Technology	93	7	$64,674	0.48
Educational Services	92	7	$41,490	0.43
Management of Companies	69	5	$132,804	0.39
Unclassified	40	9	$42,457	2.76
Real Estate	35	9	$29,990	0.22

Colleges & Universities in Bristol

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Crown Cutz Academy Bristol	Private For-Profit · Certificate	71	-	-	-

Schools in Bristol

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
JOHN S. BATTLE HIGH	High	659	46	14.3:1
VIRGINIA HIGH	High	637	55	11.6:1
High Point Elementary	Elementary	596	41	14.5:1
VIRGINIA MIDDLE	Middle	487	59	8.3:1
WALLACE MIDDLE	Middle	426	44	9.7:1
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary	Elementary	417	35	11.9:1
Valley Institute Elementary	Elementary	277	26	10.7:1
Stonewall Jackson Elementary	Elementary	254	14	18.1:1
Washington-Lee Elementary	Elementary	224	15	14.9:1
Highland View Elementary	Elementary	175	15	11.7:1

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Radio Stations near Bristol

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Bristol

15 campgrounds found near Bristol.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping	5.0/5	2	$15
KATY BRANCH	5.0/5	1	$75
BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS	4.9/5	1	$50
BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	11	$10, $20
WATAUGA POINT RECREATION AREA	4.6/5	2	$30
DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	14	$10, $20
Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)	4.5/5	27	$12
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)	4.5/5	32	$20, $50
CARDENS BLUFF CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	42	$12
LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	66	$10
Julian Price Campground	4.3/5	192	$30
THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA PAVILIONS	3.5/5	2	$30
FLATWOODS GROUP PICNIC AREA	2.0/5	1	Free
Bark Camp	-	1	Free
High Knob Campground	-	1	Free

National Parks Near Bristol

35 national parks and monuments found near Bristol.

Park	Type	Fee
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Bear Paw State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Beech Creek State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Breaks Interstate Park	State Park	Free
Clinch River State Park	State Park	Free
Clinch River State Park	State Park	Free
Davy Crockett Birthplace	State Park	Free
Elk Knob State Park	State Park	Free
Elk Knob State Park	State Park	Free
Fonta Flora State Trail	State Park	Free
Grandfather Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Grayson Highlands State Park	State Park	Free
Hungry Mother State Park	State Park	Free
John And Landon Carter House State Park	State Park	Free
Kingdom Come State Park	State Park	Free
Lake James State Park	State Park	Free
Lake James State Park	State Park	Free
Linville River State Natural and Scenic River	State Park	Free
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Mount Mitchell State Park	State Park	Free
Natural Tunnel State Park	State Park	Free
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land	State Park	Free
New River State Park	State Park	Free
Panther State Forest	State Park	Free
Pineola State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Pinnacle Rock State Park	State Park	Free
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River	State Park	Free
South Mountains State Park	State Park	Free
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park	State Park	Free
Southwest Virginia Museum State Park	State Park	Free
Sugar Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Sycamore Shoals	State Park	Free
Warriors Path	State Park	Free
Wilderness Gateway State Trail	State Park	Free
Yellow Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free

Trails Near Bristol

129+ trails found near Bristol.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	17.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
IRON MOUNTAIN	16.4		-	-	-
FLATWOODS HORSE TRAIL	13.8		-	-	-
BUFFALO MOUNTAIN ATV TRAIL	10.8		-	-	-
HOLSTON MOUNTAIN TRAIL	7.5		-	-	-
DARK HOLLOW HORSE TRAIL	6.5		-	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	6.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DEVILS FORK	6.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LAUREL FORK TRAIL	5.8		-	-	-
HOLSTON MOUNTAIN WEST	5.8		-	-	-
ROGERS RIDGE TRAIL	5.8		-	-	-
GUEST RIVER GORGE	5.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
STAMPING GROUND HORSE TRAIL	4.3		-	-	-
POND MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS TRAIL	4.3		-	-	-
LITTLE POND MOUNTAIN	4.3		-	-	-
HIGH KNOB LOOP	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
TAYLORS VALLEY	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
RATTLESNAKE RIDGE TRAIL	3.4		-	-	-
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LIMESTONE COVE TRAIL	3.2		-	-	-
HIGH KNOB LOOP	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OLD DUG RD	3.1		-	-	-
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	2.8	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DICK CREEK HORSE TRAIL	2.8		-	-	-
PATTY RIDGE TRAIL	2.7		-	-	-
BEARTREE GAP	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
LACY TRAP TRAIL	2.5		-	-	-
SAWMILL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JOSIAH HIKING TRAIL	2.4		-	-	-
CALIFORNIA TRAIL	2.3		-	-	-
GENTRY CREEK FALLS	2.3		-	-	-
OLD HOMESTEAD TRAIL	2.3		-	-	-
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HIGH KNOB LOOP	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
STRAIGHT MOUNTAIN	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MORRELL TRAIL	2.1		-	-	-
BARTEE BRANCH	2.1		-	-	-
BACKBONE ROCK	2.0		-	-	-
BARK CAMP LAKE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.8	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SAUNDERS	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
RUSH	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.7	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHESTNUT RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SHORT SPUR	1.7		-	-	-
LITTLE OAK	1.6		-	-	-
WRIGHT HOLLOW	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BARK CAMP LAKE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
ROCK CREEK FALLS TRAIL	1.5		-	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.5	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.5	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUZZARD DEN	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WRIGHT HOLLOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FLINT MILL	1.3		-	-	-
FEATHERCAMP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LITTLE STONY	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SILL BRANCH SOUTH TRAIL	1.3		-	-	-
LITTLE STONY	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
STRAIGHT FORK RIDGE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BUSHWACKER	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
COON DEN FALLS	1.2		-	-	-
LITTLE OAK MOUNTAIN TRAIL	1.1		-	-	-
HIGH KNOB LOOP	1.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HIGH KNOB LOOP	1.0	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SHAW GAP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
FEATHERCAMP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HIGH KNOB LOOP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CHINA CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.0	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIGH KNOB LAKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
TENNESSEE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HAMPTON-BLUELINE TRAIL	0.9		-	-	-
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.9	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY TRAIL	0.9		-	-	-
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
FURNACE BRANCH	0.8		-	-	-
BEARTREE LAKE	0.8	ASPHALT	Yes	-	-
BEARTREE GAP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NHT APP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
JOSIAH HORSE TRAIL	0.7		-	-	-
CARDENS BLUFF HIKING TRAIL	0.7		-	-	-
BEECH GROVE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HELL HOLLOW TRAIL	0.7		-	-	-
IRON MOUNTAIN SPUR A	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SILL BRANCH NORTH TRAIL	0.6		-	-	-
STRAIGHT FORK RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KITCHEN ROCK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CHINA CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
FEATHERCAMP RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DEVILS FORK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
ROCK CREEK BICYCLE TRAIL	0.5		-	-	-
LITTLE STONY	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WHITETOP LAUREL FISHING	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHIEF BENGE SCOUT	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CHINA CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	0.4	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JACOBS TRAIL	0.4		-	-	-
WATAUGA POINT HIKING TRAIL	0.4		-	-	-
GUEST RIVER GORGE	0.4	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
HIGH KNOB LOOP	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HEMLOCK FOREST TRAIL	0.3		-	-	-
HIGH WATER ALTERNATE TRAIL	0.3		-	-	-
BACKBONE FALLS TRAIL	0.3		-	-	-
YANCY	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
BEECH GROVE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DEVILS FORK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SAUNDERS SHELTER SOUTH	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CHINA CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SAWMILL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUZZARD DEN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TRAIL OF THE HARDWOODS	0.2		-	-	-
TAYLORS VALLEY SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BARK CAMP LAKE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SAUNDERS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
CHESTNUT RIDGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SAUNDERS SPRING	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
IRON MOUNTAIN SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WRIGHT HOLLOW	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes

Museums in Bristol

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC ALIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	416 STATE ST	2766450111	$5,055,059
WILLIAM KING REGIONAL ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM	415 ACADEMY DRIVE	2766285005	$1,303,646
ROCKY MOUNT HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	200 HYDER HILL ROAD P O BOX 160	4235387396	$381,214
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	306 DEPOT SQUARE SW	2766238337	$32,155
BRISTOL FIRE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
FIELDS-PENN 1860 HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2766760216
FLANARY HISTORICAL SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OLD GLADE ANTIQUE TRACTOR ASSOCATION	HISTORY MUSEUM
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY TRAIL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2765251050
ROCKY MOUNT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4235387396
STAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2766087452
SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WATAUGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	119 GARLAND CEMETERY RD	4234746246
WILDERNESS ROAD - VIRGINIA'S HERITAGE MIGRATION ROUTE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Bristol

Name	Address	Annual Visits
BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY	701 GOODE STREET	238,240
WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	205 OAK HILL STREET	165,135
SULLIVAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1655 BLOUNTVILLE BOULEVARD	77,792

Farmers Markets in Bristol

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Abingdon Farmers Market	Corner of Remsburg Drive & Cummings St	04/16/2016 to 11/22/2016	Tue: 3pm-6pm;Sat: 8am-1pm;	Yes	Visit
Blountville Farmer's Market	3258 Highway 126	April to October
State Street Farmers Market	Stat Street				Visit

Hotels in Bristol

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn

Courtyard Bristol

Days Inn

Delta Hotels

Econo Lodge Near Motor Speedway

Hilton Garden Inn

Quality Inn

Red Roof Inn

The Bristol Hotel

The Sessions Hotel, Bristol, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Restaurants in Bristol

35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

620 State

Alfredo's

Applebee's

Barberitos

Bella's Pizza and Subs

Buffalo Wild Wings

CC Noodle Bar

Chili's

China Sun Restaurant

Cootie Brown's

Cracker Barrel

Delta Blues BBQ

Eatz on Moore Street

El Patio Mexican Grill

Golden Corral

IHOP

Khanh Van Phan

Little Italy Pizza

Logan's Roadhouse

Machiavelli's

Mas Tequila

McAlister's Deli

Mellow Mushroom

O'Charley's

Olive Garden

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse

Perkins

Pizza Plus

Puerto Nuevo Freshmex & Seafood

Red Lobster

Shang Hai

Southern Craft

State Line Bar & Grille

Texas Roadhouse

Cafes in Bristol

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aroma Coffee House

Corner Dog House

Starbucks

Cinemas in Bristol

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Legacy Theatres Bristol 14

Theatres in Bristol

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Theatre Bristol

Monuments in Bristol

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cobra

Memorial Tower

Clinics in Bristol

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bristol Health Clinic

Washington County Health Clinic

Dentists in Bristol

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mountain Empire Dental

Veterinaries in Bristol

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bristol Animal Clinic

Gas Stations in Bristol

21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Exxon

Food City Gas 'N Go

Gas 'n Go

Marathon

Scotchman

Sheetz

Shell

Sunoco

Valero

Walmart Gas

Banks in Bristol

15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eastman Credit Union

First Bank & Trust

First Community Bank

First Horizon Bank

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

New Peoples Bank

Powell Valley Bank

The Bank of Marion

TriSummit Bank

TruPoint

Wells Fargo

Shopping Malls in Bristol

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lee Garden Shopping Center

Gyms in Bristol

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Planet Fitness

Golf Courses in Bristol

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Golf Club of Bristol

The Olde Farm

The Virginian

Breweries in Bristol

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bristol Brewery	Breweries, Brewery Tours, Tours, Food & Drink	41 Piedmont Ave	12762063812	Visit
Studio Brew	Restaurant, Restaurants, Brewers	221 Moore St	2766443270, 4233603258	Visit

Nursing Homes in Bristol

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
NHC HEALTHCARE,BRISTOL 245 NORTH STREET	For profit - Corporation	120	100	5/5	-	4/5	5/5	2766694711

Pharmacies in Bristol

10 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 7365	31 EAST VALLEY DRIVE	276-669-4640
FOOD CITY - 816	100 BONHAM ROAD	276-669-2388
FOOD CITY - 821	1315 EUCLID AVENUE	276-645-0044
KROGER	31 MIDWAY STREET	276-642-0032
PROFESSIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC	1883 EUCLID AVE	276-466-3600
RITE AID - 1577	1200 EUCLID AVENUE	276-645-0977
SAM'S CLUB - 6518	13249 LEE HIGHWAY	276-466-4727
TARGET	16600 HIGHLANDS CENTER BOULEVARD	276-642-6301
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 2089	13245 LEE HIGHWAY	276-466-0294
WALGREENS - 9046	1460 LEE HIGHWAY	276-642-0738

EV Charging Stations in Bristol

Name	Address	Network	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger	1200 Euclid Ave	Tesla	8	TESLA	public
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger	2415 Lee Highway	Tesla	8	TESLA	public
Sam's Club 6518 (Bristol, VA)	13249 Lee Highway	Electrify America	4	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public

Cell Towers in Bristol

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Abingdon II Site 769-AA Radio Drive (Abingdon 100000991)	TOWER	109
2669 MORNING STAR CIRCLE	GTOWER	107
6101 Sink Valley Rd (123206)	LTOWER	95
11441 Hwy 421 North (66856)	LTOWER	79
E OF TRIGG ST	TOWER	74
E OF TRIGG ST	TOWER	74
2737 CROSS MOUNTAIN ROAD (108438)	GTOWER	45

Fire Stations in Bristol

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Bristol Fire Department	211 Lee ST	Mostly career	276-645-7304
Goodson-Kinderhook Volunteer Fire Department	19864 Benhams RD	Mostly volunteer	276-669-1251
Washington County Fire Rescue 1, Inc.	15222 Lee HWY	Mostly volunteer	276-669-1411

Power Plants Near Bristol

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
WOLF HILLS ENERGY	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE	221112	-82.1	OP
BRISTOL PLANT	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-82.1	OP

Bridges in Bristol

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	404	54,321	F
Culvert	Concrete	1963	30	51,598	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1994	172	51,598	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2001	102	27,991	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1999	309	27,991	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2001	102	26,330	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2017	141	26,062	G
Frame	Concrete	1963	35	26,062	F
Frame	Concrete	1963	35	25,536	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2018	140	25,536	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1961	252	23,016	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1961	133	23,016	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1961	129	23,016	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1961	252	22,477	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1961	157	22,477	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1961	163	22,477	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1963	36	18,897	F
Culvert	Concrete	1959	36	16,570	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1940	82	15,491	G
Culvert	Concrete	1932	31	14,724	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1963	116	14,545	G
Frame	Concrete	2000	43	14,246	G
Frame	Concrete	2000	43	13,996	G
Culvert	Concrete	1962	55	13,618	F
Culvert	Concrete	1960	43	8,332	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1975	42	8,273	P
Slab	Concrete	1939	34	7,888	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1980	97	7,817	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1980	79	7,817	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2008	1,105	7,815	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1963	266	6,131	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1987	477	5,707	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1985	53	5,431	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1930	48	5,234	P
Slab	Concrete	1959	22	4,993	F
Slab	Concrete	1932	36	4,993	F
Slab	Concrete	1959	36	4,993	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1932	53	4,854	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1930	51	4,775	F
Frame	Concrete continuous	1918	232	4,775	P
Culvert	Concrete	1993	20	4,489	F
Culvert	Concrete	1932	61	4,489	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1932	65	4,289	F
Slab	Concrete	1972	32	3,831	F
Slab	Concrete	1970	32	3,831	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1930	47	3,216	F
Culvert	Concrete	1932	29	3,021	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1997	117	3,000	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1929	44	2,930	P
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1968	44	2,554	F
Culvert	Concrete	1959	29	2,514	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1925	45	2,299	P
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1996	180	2,211	F
Slab	Concrete	1984	41	2,187	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1928	28	2,142	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1990	90	1,925	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel continuous	1949	1,262	1,904	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1949	32	1,904	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1986	31	1,860	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1950	46	1,810	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1994	45	1,591	G
Culvert	Concrete	1971	33	1,535	G
Culvert	Concrete	1965	24	1,475	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1998	103	1,358	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1984	41	1,166	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1986	54	1,166	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1932	39	999	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1932	44	988	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1932	45	886	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1986	75	747	F
Slab	Concrete	1987	22	656	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	143	604	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1987	372	477	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1932	44	440	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	420	400	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1925	80	396	P
Culvert	Concrete	1959	20	351	G
Culvert	Concrete	1950	34	300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1950	45	300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	40	280	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	26	280	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2010	70	200	G
Culvert	Concrete	1967	28	126	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1996	34	115	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1932	48	109	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1980	34	100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1932	47	92	F
Frame	Concrete	2000	47	92	G
Slab	Concrete	2001	44	67	F
Slab	Concrete	2012	41	51	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1960	26	50	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1930	52	43	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2002	40	40	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1984	33	10	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2002	22	10	G

Correctional Facilities in Bristol

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
HIGHLANDS JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	2105 SHAKESVILLE RD	COUNTY	-999	36	OPEN
BRISTOL VIRGINIA JAIL	417 CUMBERLAND ST	LOCAL	136	-999	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Bristol

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
WOLF HILLS ENERGY	14555 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD	WASHINGTON

Airports Near Bristol

35 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport	TRI	Medium Airport
Ashe County Airport	-	Small Airport
Avery County Morrison Field	-	Small Airport
Boone Inc Airport	-	Small Airport
Catron Field	-	Small Airport
Center Field	-	Small Airport
Crumley Field	-	Small Airport
Darnell's Field	-	Small Airport
Darnell's Landings Airport	-	Small Airport
Elizabethton Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Elk River Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying W Airport	-	Small Airport
Greeneville Municipal Airport	GCY	Small Airport
Hawkins County Airport	-	Small Airport
Hensley Airpark	-	Small Airport
Indian Springs Airport	-	Small Airport
Johnson City Airport	-	Small Airport
Johnson County Airport	-	Small Airport
Kite Field	-	Small Airport
Lanni Field	-	Small Airport
Lonesome Pine Airport	LNP	Small Airport
Lower Creek Airport	-	Small Airport
Mountain Air Airport	-	Small Airport
Mountain View Airport	-	Small Airport
Murphy Field	-	Small Airport
Roach Farm Airport	-	Small Airport
Skyline Peak Airport	-	Small Airport
South Fork Field	-	Small Airport
Southfork Airport	-	Small Airport
Srigley Field Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Tazewell County Airport	-	Small Airport
Tommy's Field Airport	-	Small Airport
Virginia Highlands Airport	VJI	Small Airport
Ward Farms Airport	-	Small Airport
White Oak Stand Airport	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Bristol

2 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Abingdon Police Department
Bristol Virginia Police Department	551 Scott Street

Grocery Stores in Bristol

43 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
1stop	Convenience Store	22484 Benhams Rd
7 Star	Convenience Store	16074 Lee Hwy
Aldi 66068	Supermarket	720 Cabela Dr
Ballpark Corner Market	Convenience Store	603 Randolph St
Corner Mart 16	Convenience Store	376 Market Ctr
CVS Pharmacy 7365	Other	31 E Valley Dr
Dollar General 16675	Other	1055 E Valley Dr
Dollar General 17083	Other	19823 Benhams Rd
Dollar General 19787	Other	6869 Gate City Hwy
Dollar General 21	Other	1401 Euclid Ave
Dollar General 30192	Other	2482 Lee Hwy
Dollar General 30575	Other	16610 Highlands Center Blvd
Dollar General 3530	Other	3325 Lee Hwy
Dollar Tree 1780	Other	13121 Lee Hwy
DOLLARTREE 10777	Other	1247 Old Euclid Ctr
E Z Stop	Convenience Store	2099 Lee Hwy
Family Dollar 76	Other	2101 W State St
Fas Mart 409	Convenience Store	1760 Old Airport Rd
Food City 816	Supermarket	100 Bonham Rd
FOOD CITY 821	Supermarket	1320 Little Creek Crossing
Global 3 Mart	Convenience Store	6886 Gate City Hwy
Go Market 1	Convenience Store	2581 King Mill Pike
Go Market 2	Convenience Store	340 Valley Dr
Gold Star 1	Convenience Store	855 State St
Hillbilly Food Store	Grocery Store	911 W Mary St
Hillbilly Food Store	Convenience Store	1247 W State St
Ian's Market #143	Convenience Store	1615 Lee Hwy
Ian's Market #144	Convenience Store	1009 Commonwealth Ave
JR'S PRODUCE	Grocery Store	1265 Lee Hwy
Kroger 335	Super Store	31 Midway St
Pantry Point	Convenience Store	2121 Euclid Ave
Quick Stop Market 36	Convenience Store	15324 Lee Hwy
Quick Stop Market 38	Convenience Store	325 Commonwealth Ave
Quickee Mart	Convenience Store	529 Norfolk Ave
Roadrunner Market 6002	Convenience Store	1511 Old Airport Rd
Roadrunner Market 6093	Convenience Store	15572 Lee Hwy
Royal Farms 480	Convenience Store	1200 Euclid Ave
Sam's Club 6518	Super Store	13249 Lee Hwy
Sheetz 599	Convenience Store	2415 Lee Hwy
Stateline Tobacco	Convenience Store	2205 Euclid Ave
Target Stores 2308	Super Store	14184 Lee Hwy
Walgreens 09046	Other	1460 Lee Hwy
Walmart Supercenter 2089	Super Store	13245 Lee Hwy

Post Offices in Bristol

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Bristol Post Office
Bristol Post Office	220 Plaza Crossing
Bristol Post Office	111 6th Street

Treatment Centers in Bristol

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Frontier Health - Bristol Regional Counseling Center	Both	423-989-4500
Frontier Health - Tennessee Community Support Services	Mental Health	423-989-4558
Highland Community Services - Childrens Services	Mental Health	276-525-1550

DOL Wage Violations in Bristol

26 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $624,360 in back wages owed to 1,379 employees.

Violations

$624,360

Back Wages Owed

1,379

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Sprint	SIGNIFICANT	T-Mobile US	24201	-	1	$259,429	$256	1,013
El Patio Mexican Grill	SIGNIFICANT	-	24202	-	1	$152,895	$7,645	20
Wendy's	-	Wendys Company	24201	-	1	$99,278	$1,115	89
Skeens Development Corporation	-	-	24201	-	1	$30,800	$2,567	12
Bellas	-	-	24201	-	1	$24,346	$609	40
Comfort Systems USA	-	Comfort Systems USA	24202	-	1	$8,840	$8,840	1
IHOP	-	Dine Brands Global	24201	-	2	$5,633	$161	35
JZ Convenience	-	-	24202	-	1	$5,199	$1,733	3
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL, LLC [OSHA]	-	-	24201	Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing	1	$4,505	$563	8
Pet Partners	-	-	24201	-	1	$3,985	$664	6
Bristol Home Health Services, Inc.	-	-	24201	-	1	$3,967	$441	9
Mothers Restaurant	-	-	24201	-	1	$3,907	$230	17
The Honey Do Service	-	-	24201	-	1	$3,701	$88	42
Arby's	-	Inspire Brands	24201	-	1	$3,676	$283	13
Planters & Designers	-	-	24202	-	1	$3,505	$110	32
Nurtury Developmental Child Care and Preschoo	-	-	24201	-	1	$2,853	$571	5
I-81 Lawn & Garden	-	-	24202	-	1	$2,244	$748	3
Bristol Home Health	-	-	24201	-	1	$1,985	$397	5
TLC Childcare, LLC	-	-	24201	-	1	$1,327	$221	6
American Home Care	-	-	24202	-	1	$666	$666	1
Krystal	-	-	24201	-	1	$527	$132	4
SUPER 8 MOTEL [OSHA]	-	Wyndham Hotels	24201	Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels	2	$502	$50	10
Die Cast Connections Company, Inc.	-	-	24202	-	1	$331	$331	1
Alfredo's Italian Restaurant	-	-	24201	-	1	$174	$87	2
Victory Baptist Church	-	-	24201	-	1	$52	$52	1
Steph & Andy's Pizza Plus	-	-	24202	-	1	$32	$32	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bristol

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
21ST CENTURY CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 16804
ADORATION CHURCH OF GOD	52 OLD AIRPORT RD
ANDERSON CHURCH OF GOD	1075 WAGNER RD
BRISDGE OF HOPE STREET MINISTRY	1061 OLD ABINGDON HWY STE 10
BRISTOL FIRST BAPTIST FOUNDATION INC	125 SEDGEFIELD ST
BRISTOL MINISTRY MALL INCORPORATED	125 SEDGEFIELD ST
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS	917 PIEDMONT AVE
CHARITY FOR THE NEEDY AND MINISTRY WORKS INC	PO BOX 16444
CITYCHURCH BRISTOL	212 MAGNOLIA DR
CROSS OF CHRIST WORSHIP CENTER	PO BOX 16064
EAST BRISTOL BAPTIST CHURCH	1090 PENDERGRASS RD
ECCLESIA FULL GOSPEL CHURCH	PO BOX 1263
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL	125 SEDGEFIELD ST
GRAHAM BIBLE COLLEGE INC	PO BOX 1630
HANDFULS OF PURPOSE	1225 JANI HAMMIT DR
HIGHLANDS EMMAUS COMMUNITY OF VIRGINIA	PO BOX 16214
HUNT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	902 HARMELING ST
IMPACT INTERNATIONAL CHURCH	PO BOX 16206
INTERNATIONAL REFORMED THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE INC	210 PACE DR
JOHN WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	311 LEE ST
KEYS STREET PENTECOSTAL	126 KEYS ST
LANDMARK TABERNACLE INC	7659 CUNNINGHAM RD
LIVING FAITH BROADCASTING INC	PO BOX 16789
LIVING FAITH MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 16789
MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH	21318 OLD DOMINION RD
NORFOLK AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH	498 NORFOLK AVE
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH	1370 ISLAND RD
REYNOLDS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	1320 MARY ST
SCENIC PARK BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 16186
TABLE MINISTRIES INC	816 EUCLID AVE
UPPER ROOM CHURCH	1800 EUCLID AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bristol

What is the population of Bristol?

Bristol has a population of 17,024 residents and is located in Virginia. The population density is 1,323 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

Is Bristol expensive to live in?

Bristol has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 101.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $44,706, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $168,700 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bristol safe?

Bristol is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 320 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,390 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bristol receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bristol?

Bristol has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches, with 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35.

How is the job market in Bristol?

The job market in Bristol is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $902. There are 614 business establishments in the area, including 77 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 11.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bristol?

The median home value in Bristol is $168,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $199,023. For renters, the median monthly rent is $775. Fair market rent is $818 for a 1-bedroom and $1,044 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 63.1%. The average annual property tax is $4,490.

How are the schools in Bristol?

Schools in Bristol score 5.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 23.9% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. 11.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Bristol?

The obesity rate in Bristol is 39.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.9% of adults are smokers. 28.5% are physically inactive. 27.7% of residents report depression. 10.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 91.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,550.

What is transportation like in Bristol?

The average commute in Bristol is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bristol?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol is 85.9% White, 6.7% Black or African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 97.3% of residents speak only English at home. 7.2% of the population are military veterans. 21.6% of residents have a disability. 86.3% have health insurance coverage.

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Bristol, TN 27,490 pop · 5.2 mi Walnut Hill, TN 2,480 pop · 6.9 mi Blountville, TN 3,301 pop · 11.1 mi Abingdon, VA 8,332 pop · 12.0 mi Bluff City, TN 2,268 pop · 12.8 mi Hunter, TN 1,997 pop · 14.9 mi Biltmore, TN 1,998 pop · 17.5 mi Bloomingdale, TN 8,840 pop · 19.5 mi Elizabethton, TN 14,364 pop · 19.7 mi Castlewood, VA 1,120 pop · 19.7 mi Lebanon, VA 3,133 pop · 20.0 mi Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), TN 4,483 pop · 20.3 mi Colonial Heights, TN 2,783 pop · 20.3 mi Spurgeon, TN 3,749 pop · 20.6 mi

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