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Bristol, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Bristol city County
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
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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
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)
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").