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
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
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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