Bristow, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Butler County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
173 Population 184/sq mi density
$54,400 Home Value $123,043 Zillow
$375 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bristow, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$54,400
81% below
Zillow: $123,043
Median Rent
$375/mo
68% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Bristow Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bristow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
19%
Rent
32%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bristow a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bristow is $54,400 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,043. Median rent is $375/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.

Education

3.7% of adults in Bristow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bristow has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population173
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,434
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

Home Value$54,400
Rent$375
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$123,043
Housing Units101
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,035 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Bristow was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.