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Bristol

A township of 182 people in Morgan County, Ohio
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Conserved land91%22,205 of 24,533 acres
Trails34 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Bristol

Unincorporated community in Ohio, US

Bristol is an unincorporated community in southern Pike Township, Perry County, Ohio, United States. It lies along State Route 93 at its intersection with Marietta Road and Township Road 223. It is located 4 miles (6 kilometers) south of New Lexington, the county seat of Perry County. Bristol was originally called Burlington, and under the latter name was laid out in 1816.

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Living in Bristol

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Most working residents leave Bristol for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are McConnelsville (15%), Marietta (11%) and Zanesville (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

McConnelsville
15%
Marietta
11%
Zanesville
5%
Columbus
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bristol →

Health in Bristol

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 9% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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1better than OH·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Genesis HospitalZanesville · 21.3 mi · ER
Muskingum Valley Health CentersMalta · 7.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43756, 43720 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bristol →

Natural hazards in Bristol

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Climate in Bristol

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Bristol has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 23°Winter
64° / 40°Spring
83° / 60°Summer
66° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Kate Love Simpson-Morgan County LibraryMcconnelsville · 6.9 miles · 49 hrs a week

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