At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$23,031 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
Zillow: $120,614
Median Rent
$628/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
238/100K
2,861/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bristow a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bristow residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,031. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bristow is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,614. Median rent is $628/month, with 26.2% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Bristow reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,861/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Bristow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bristow has 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population4,261
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$23,031
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$2,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
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%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,169/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation821 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Bristow was founded in 1898.
The median home in Bristow was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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