Bristol city County , Virginia

Population: 17,024 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $44,706 Home $168,700 Rent $775/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 17,024 residents, Bristol city County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Bristol city County in the bottom 9% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$44,706
Median Income
household
$168,700
Home Value
median
$775/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $44,706
Per Capita Income $29,646
Poverty Rate 18.3%
Median Home Value $168,700
Median Gross Rent $775/mo
Owner Occupied 63.1%
Renter Occupied 36.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 17,024
Median Age 42.6 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 23.9%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.3%
Obesity
11.8%
Diabetes
17.2%
Smoking
41.0%
High Blood Pressure
27.6%
No Physical Activity
25.6%
Depression
35.8%
Insufficient Sleep
79.6%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 8.6  ·  9th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
16.51
🌀 Hurricane
33.17
🔥 Wildfire
0.64
❄️ Winter Storm
19.76
🌍 Earthquake
59.54

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