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Bristow, OK

Oklahoma · Creek County · Tulsa Metro

Bristow is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 4,261. Residents earn $40,000 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,261 Population 1,232/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $23,031 per capita
$110,800 Home Value $120,614 Zillow
$628 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 2,861 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $628/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K (37% below avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $40,000
47% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,800
61% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 238/100K
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $628
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.3%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.9%
85% higher than US avg

How Bristow Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,261
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 74%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$23,031
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$2,855M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent$628
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$120,614
Housing Units1,936
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

F
Violent238/100K
Property2,861/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault143/100K
Burglary763/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Uninsured11.5%
Smoking21.5%
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
AQI45 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation821 ft (250 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.09

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.5%
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Is Bristow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bristow receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bristow has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bristow is $40,000, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 22.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bristow is $110,800, 61% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Bristow is below the national average at 238 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,861 per 100,000, 46% above the national average.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Bristow enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Bristow has a population of 4,261 with a density of 1,232 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (74%), with 15.5% Hispanic, 5.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.8% of residents. 7.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 84.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,261
Total Population
1,232
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bristow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.8%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.2%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bristow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bristow is $40,000, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,031 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,068, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,724 business establishments, including 96 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 6.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bristow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,000
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,031
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$68,232
Gini Index0.442 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate22.9%
85% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,724
County GDP$2,855M

Business (County)

Restaurants96
Healthcare105
Retail175
Manufacturing112

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,899
11% above US avg
Cost of Living87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.4 min
Drive Alone77.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bristow is $110,800, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $120,614. Homes sell for 96.1% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $791 for a one-bedroom to $995 for a two-bedroom apartment. 45.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,936 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1971. The average annual property tax is $3,899. 26.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,800
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$120,614
Median List Price$169,750

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$169,750
$/Sq Ft$130
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio96.1%
Price Drops36.4%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below US avg
Rent Burden26.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$744
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$995
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,501

Ownership & Property

Homeownership45.6%
Owner-Occupied45.6%
Renter-Occupied54.4%
Housing Units1,936
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,899
11% above US avg
Effective Rate3.52%
In Bristow, 42.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.7% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.9% of residents, above the national average. 37.3% have high blood pressure. 21.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.3% report binge drinking. 33.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.8% experience frequent mental distress. 11.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,502. The dentist ratio is 1:2,693. 60.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Bristow vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.3%
32% above US avg
Diabetes12.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure37.3%
Asthma12.7%
COPD8.9%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.5%
54% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.3%
Physical Inactivity33.6%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress15.7%
Short Sleep43.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.9%
Uninsured11.5%
34% above US avg
Primary Care1:4,502
Dentists1:2,693
Mental Health1:399
Checkup Rate77.3%
Dental Visits49.0%
Premature Death12,169/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access60.9%
Healthcare Facilities105
Bristow has a violent crime rate of 238 per 100,000 residents, 37% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 143.0 per 100,000, robbery at 47.7, rape at 47.7. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,861 per 100,000, 46% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,812, burglary at 763, vehicle theft at 286 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 17 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 273 federally declared disasters. Overall, Bristow receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Bristow vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent238.4/100K
37% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape47.7/100K
Robbery47.7/100K
Assault143.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,860.6/100K
46% above US avg
Burglary762.8/100K
Theft1,811.7/100K
Vehicle Theft286.1/100K
Arson23.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
Traffic Accidents35
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Bristow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 821 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation821 ft (250 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density1,232/sq mi
Coordinates35.8336°N, 96.3944°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCreek County County
Nearest AirportOkmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0476 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.6 / 100
Community Resilience41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,343 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 81 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 47 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 114 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 113 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 107 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 93 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 131 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 65 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 97 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 150 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 113 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 94 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 93 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 80 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 112 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 116 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 93 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

919 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,546 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1960 EF5 78 km 5
May 6, 2024 EF4 55 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 62 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 39 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 16 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 33 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 57 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 26 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 74 km 4
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 84 km 5
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 77 km 2
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 93 km 0
May 19, 2013 EF3 77 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 85 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 19 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 24 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 94 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 71 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 84 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 86 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 83 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 84 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 88 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 97 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 97 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 74 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 82 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 43 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 72 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 94 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 58 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 56 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Bristow has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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Bristow is located in Creek County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. 0.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 77% of the vote, a 55.7-point margin. 84.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 105 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 77.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77%
D 21.2%

Winner: Republican by 55.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
Traffic Accidents35
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations273
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
School Test Score5.09
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density1,232/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi
CountyCreek County County

Services

Broadband Access84.5%
Avg Download Speed56.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed6.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities105
Restaurants96
Retail Stores175

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.4 min
Drive Alone77.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%
Average costs for common services in Bristow. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $220 ($132–$351)
Specialist Visit $307 ($176–$483)
Urgent Care Visit $176 ($88–$307)
Emergency Room Visit $1,932 ($702–$4,390)
Dental Cleaning $114 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling $220 ($132–$351)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $66 ($44–$105)
Brake Pad Replacement $263 ($132–$439)
Tire Rotation $35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4) $527 ($351–$878)
Battery Replacement $176 ($88–$307)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour) $79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair $351 ($132–$702)
HVAC System Install $6,146 ($3,512–$10,536)
Roof Repair $878 ($351–$1,756)
Roof Replacement $7,902 ($4,829–$13,170)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,317 ($439–$3,073)
Divorce (Contested) $13,170 ($4,390–$26,340)
DUI Defense $4,390 ($1,756–$8,780)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,317 ($702–$2,634)
Will Preparation $439 ($176–$878)
Trust Preparation $2,195 ($878–$4,390)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $48 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full) $132 ($66–$220)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour) $70 ($44–$114)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.60 ($2.63–$4.83)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.07 ($2.20–$4.39)
Loaf of Bread $3.34 ($2.20–$4.83)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $3.95 ($2.63–$5.71)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.83 ($3.51–$6.59)
Rice (per lb) $0.88 ($0.53–$1.58)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $123 ($70–$220)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $61 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $61 ($35–$105)
Internet (Monthly) $61 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44–$132)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $176 ($66–$439)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,756 ($1,054–$3,073)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $61 ($26–$114)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.02–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $88 ($26–$220)
Driver's License Renewal $26 ($13–$66)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,054 ($527–$2,195)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $878 ($439–$1,756)
After-School Care (Monthly) $351 ($176–$615)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $878 ($351–$2,195)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $10,975 ($4,390–$26,340)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming $53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter $263 ($132–$439)
Cat Spay/Neuter $176 ($88–$351)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$923
Toddler$798
Preschool$798
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$670
Toddler$616
Preschool$616
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Creek County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 3,895 127 $70,695 2.21
Health Care & Social Assistance 2,636 170 $45,148 0.86
Construction 2,244 222 $65,597 1.99
Retail Trade 1,873 185 $33,055 0.87
Accommodation & Food Services 1,296 97 $17,526 0.66
Transportation & Warehousing 863 71 $65,912 0.95
Administrative & Waste Services 822 106 $43,411 0.65
Wholesale Trade 774 95 $69,619 0.92
Finance & Insurance 445 102 $58,385 0.51
Other Services 400 87 $44,620 0.62
Mining & Oil/Gas 355 59 $73,281 4.38
Real Estate 305 56 $44,342 0.92
Arts & Entertainment 179 6 $24,431 0.50
Educational Services 148 14 $38,878 0.33
Information & Technology 131 32 $73,442 0.33
Agriculture & Forestry 67 23 $41,264 0.39
Utilities 53 6 $123,432 0.65

Hospitals in Bristow

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
CARRUS LAKESIDE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals Yes (918) 367-2215

Schools in Bristow

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EDISON ES Elementary 495 29 17.1:1
BRISTOW HS High 457 30 15.2:1
BRISTOW MS Middle 380 25 15.2:1
COLLINS ES Elementary 329 20 16.5:1
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Radio Stations near Bristow

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KJMM 105 K-Jamz hip hop, r&b MP3
PAC 98.7 98.7, classical AAC+ 32 kbps

Campgrounds Near Bristow

7 campgrounds found near Bristow.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Appalachia Bay Recreation Area 5.0/5 24 $15–$25
Brush Creek Public Use Area 4.5/5 18 $25
TALL CHIEF COVE 4.4/5 50 $24–$50
SHEPPARD POINT 4.2/5 39 $15–$50
HEYBURN PARK 4.1/5 48 $25–$100
Walnut Creek 4.1/5 48 $15–$30
WASHINGTON IRVING SOUTH 3.8/5 21 $15–$25

National Parks Near Bristow

9 national parks and monuments found near Bristow.

ParkTypeFee
Arrowhead State Park State Park Free
Dog Iron Ranch & Will Rogers Birthplace State Park Free
Keystone State Park State Park Free
Lake Eufula State Park State Park Free
Lake Thunderbird State Park State Park Free
Okmulgee/dripping State Park State Park Free
Osage Hills State Park State Park Free
Pawnee Bill Museum State Park State Park Free
Walnut Creek State Park State Park Free

Museums in Bristow

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BRISTOW HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
DRUMRIGHT COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9183523002

Libraries in Bristow

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BRISTOW - MONTFORT & ALLIE JONES MEM LIBRARY111 W. 7TH AVE0.017,056
KELLYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY230 E BUFFALO0.011,373
DRUMRIGHT PUBLIC LIBRARY104 EAST BROADWAY0.05,591

Restaurants in Bristow

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boomerang Diner
Mazzio's

Gas Stations in Bristow

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Conoco
Kum & Go
Phillips 66

Nursing Homes in Bristow

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
RAINBOW HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY
111 EAST WASHINGTON
For profit - Corporation 106 66 2/5 2/5 1/5 9183672246

Pharmacies in Bristow

3 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
KEMP DRUG 215 NORTH MAIN STREET 918-367-3391
SUPER H PHARMACY 201 EAST 7TH AVENUE 918-367-3328
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 324 105 WEST HIGHWAY 16 918-367-5515

EV Charging Stations in Bristow

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Walmart 324 Bristow105 W. Hwy 16Electrify America4CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic
Williams - Bristow201 E 7th AveFCN4CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic

Cell Towers in Bristow

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
43330 WEST 231ST STREET SOUTH (9408)LTOWER81
1 MILES EAST 0800 RD, 5 MILES NORTH 3730 (9400)GTOWER81
355 SOUTH CORNELL STREET (102068)LTOWER79
17843 HISTORIC US 66 (61013)LTOWER78
10593 SOUTH HIGHWAY 48 (9441)LTOWER77
100 SOUTH OF TURNER TOLL PLAZA (9381)LTOWER64

Fire Stations in Bristow

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Bristow Fire Department115 E 6th STMostly volunteer918-367-3415

Bridges in Bristow

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete19532425,900G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19539625,900G
CulvertConcrete19532323,500G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous195310523,500G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous195314523,500F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous195314523,500F
CulvertConcrete2013394,900G
CulvertConcrete1965264,900G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20132204,600G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20142204,600G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19941513,500G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19531282,500F
CulvertConcrete2012222,200G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19501212,200F
CulvertConcrete1936452,100F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19991822,100G
CulvertConcrete1967541,400G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20092001,300G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193022200P
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete2022103169F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193530100P
Truss (Thru)Steel194046100P
Arch (Thru)Masonry194023100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel201360100G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2017135100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel192775100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193027100P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193031100F
Truss (Thru)Steel193264100P
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete2009133100G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193524100F
CulvertConcrete195042100G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199770100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199460100G
Girder/FloorbeamSteel193590100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193830100P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193823100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196057100F
CulvertConcrete193821100P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193724100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195031100P

Superfund Sites Near Bristow

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
ALLIED MATERIALS - STROUD FACILITYALLIED RDLINCOLN
ONEOK GAS STORAGE L/DEPEW STORAGE3.5 MILES S OFCREEK
ONEOK GAS STORAGE L/DEPEW STORAGE3.5 MILES S OFCREEK

Airports Near Bristow

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tulsa International AirportTULLarge Airport
Stillwater Regional AirportSWOMedium Airport
Tulsa Riverside AirportRVSMedium Airport
Airman Acres AirportSmall Airport
Ambassador UltralightportSmall Airport
Avian Country Estates AirportSmall Airport
Aviation Acres AirportSmall Airport
B&S Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Bethesda AirportSmall Airport
Biggs Skypatch AirportSmall Airport
Blackberry Hill AirportSmall Airport
Bluestem AirportSmall Airport
Canadian River Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Candy Lake Estate AirportSmall Airport
Chandler Regional AirportSmall Airport
Cherokee Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Cimarron StripSmall Airport
Cleveland Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Cotton FieldSmall Airport
Cottonwood AirportSmall Airport
Crystal AirportSmall Airport
Cushing Municipal AirportCUHSmall Airport
DCH Annex Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Dog Iron Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Double W AirportSmall Airport
Duck Creek AirportSmall Airport
Eagle Creek AirportSmall Airport
Erroport AirportSmall Airport
Flying G Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying H Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Grass Strip AirportSmall Airport
Gull Bay Landing AirportSmall Airport
Gundys AirportSmall Airport
Hallum Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Harvey Young AirportSmall Airport
Haskell AirportSmall Airport
Henryetta Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Hilltop AirportSmall Airport
Holdenville Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Hominy Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Ives AirportSmall Airport
Jacktown AirportSmall Airport
Jazz Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Jones Air ParkSmall Airport
Jones Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Kourtis Family Farm AirportSmall Airport
L D AirportSmall Airport
Malinchak Private AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Merrill Ranch Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport

Grocery Stores in Bristow

13 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
CASEY'S 4473Convenience Store1001 N Main St
Dak's Market 1007Convenience Store509 S Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 3872Other207 N Main St
Dollar Tree 5990Other700 N Main St
Gas N Go#106Convenience Store703 S Chestnut St
Kenny's/Simple SimonsConvenience Store501 N Main St
Maverik 5061Convenience Store510 S Main St
Ontrac ExpressConvenience Store606 S Chestnut St
Run StopConvenience Store421 N Main St
Stop N Shop MarketConvenience Store210 W 4th Ave
Walmart 324Super Store105 W HIGHWAY 16
Williams Foods 6Supermarket201 E 7th Ave
Wolf's Pdq Convenience Store 2Convenience Store35025 W Highway 66

DOL Wage Violations in Bristow

2 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $37,389 in back wages owed to 41 employees.

2
Violations
$37,389
Back Wages Owed
41
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Keystone Excavating Construction Inc. 74010 1 $37,040 $1,089 34
RCS Electric 74010 1 $350 $50 7

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bristow

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ACTIVATION OUTREACH MINISTRIESPO BOX 144
BELIEVE IN CHRIST MINISTRIES FULL GOSPEL EVANGELIST MINISTRIES INC17178 S 289TH WEST AVE
EPIC PERFORMANCE ATHLETES INC45988 W 141ST ST S
FAITH OUTREACH CHURCH INCORPORATED11 WEATHERWOOD WAY
FALCOS CHILDREN AFRICA INC12133 S 369TH WEST AVE
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GODPO BOX 1298
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH201 W 6TH AVE
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD320 S WALNUT ST
HONORNET INC12875 S 305TH WEST AVE
IMPACT MINISTRIES GTM INCPO BOX 864
RIVERS OF LIVING WATERPO BOX 954
ROCK N CONQUER MINISTRY INC20350 S 337TH WEST AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bristow

What is the population of Bristow?

Bristow has a population of 4,261 residents and is located in Oklahoma. The population density is 1,232 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.3 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Bristow expensive to live in?

Bristow is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 87.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $40,000, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,800 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bristow safe?

Bristow is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 238 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,861 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bristow receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bristow?

Bristow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 45.

How is the job market in Bristow?

The job market in Bristow is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,068. There are 1,724 business establishments in the area, including 96 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 6.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bristow?

The median home value in Bristow is $110,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $120,614. For renters, the median monthly rent is $628. Fair market rent is $791 for a 1-bedroom and $995 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 45.6%. The average annual property tax is $3,899.

How are the schools in Bristow?

Schools in Bristow score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 9.0% of adults in Bristow hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. 0.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Bristow?

The obesity rate in Bristow is 42.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 21.5% of adults are smokers. 33.6% are physically inactive. 27.0% of residents report depression. 11.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 60.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:4,502.

What is transportation like in Bristow?

The average commute in Bristow is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bristow?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bristow is 74% White, 5.8% Black or African American, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino. 99.8% of residents speak only English at home. 7.4% of the population are military veterans. 22.6% of residents have a disability. 84.9% have health insurance coverage.

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