Bristol, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Bristol city County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,024
Population
1,323/sq mi density
$44,706
Median Income
$29,646 per capita
$168,700
Home Value
$202,748 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
435
Violent Crime/100K
3,040 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,706 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$168,700 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
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
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 | 35°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").