Bristol, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
17,024 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,706 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$395 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$602 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bristol City
3
Kingsport-Bristol Metro Area
4
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bristol City
6
Kingsport-Bristol Metro Area
5
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 33
Feb 4 4 37
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 1 53
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 2 0 44
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 6, VA State House District 44, VA
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Schools

Highland View Elem
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Joseph Van Pelt Elem
1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Washington Lee Elem
1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Sullins Academy
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

King University
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Northeast State Community College
17 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Johnston Memorial Hospital
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
20 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Russell County Hospital
20 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
17 miles, W • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
84 miles, SW • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
116 miles, W • 2.3 star
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