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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
$371,480 Zillow
$1,290
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
26
Violent Crime/100K
438 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,372 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$298,200 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in |
Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.2").