Bristol, Illinois, is an unincorporated community in Bristol Township, Kendall County in the U.S. state of Illinois, just south of the Kane County border. Oswego lies to its east, Montgomery lies to its north, and Yorkville lies to its south and west.

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How Bristol ranks

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#18Fastest growing in IL #168Fewest smokers in IL #187Most active in IL All IL rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code60512

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Living in Bristol

Health in Bristol

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

11better than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▲ 8 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIL 15.9% · better 6.2%Fewer adults without reliable transportationIL 8% · better

Care nearby

Presence Mercy Medical CenterAurora · 8.8 mi · ER

Aunt Martha's Health Center Aurora OutreachAurora · 6.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 60560, 60512, 60545 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bristol →

Natural hazards in Bristol

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

3Does Bristol flood?paid flood claims since 1996 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Bristol MapBristol vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bristol →

Climate in Bristol

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Bristol has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 18°Winter

60° / 38°Spring

83° / 61°Summer

63° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Bristol get?About 28 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 13, with the last in spring around Apr 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Bristol →

Schools in Bristol

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School Grade B+

The public schools Bristol’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of Illinois’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#99Best public schoolsof 384 in IL

DistrictYorkville CUSD 115Schools10

Lakewood Creek Elementary C+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 767 students Grande Reserve Elem Sch AElementary · Grades K–6 · 728 students Bristol Bay Elem Sch A-Elementary · Grades K–6 · 695 students Autumn Creek Elem Sch A-Elementary · Grades K–6 · 529 students Bristol Grade School AElementary · Grades PK–3 · 196 students Yorkville Grade School B+Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 192 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IL. Ratings are from neighbors.