Bristol, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Addison County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,005
Population
839/sq mi density
$71,372
Median Income
$43,160 per capita
$298,200
Home Value
$392,294 Zillow
$1,290
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
27
Violent Crime/100K
399 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,372 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$298,200 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 112.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1377°N, 73.0913°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Addison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in |
Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.5").