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A town of 281. Nearly 90.5% of it is conserved land.

Population
281
residents
Median home value
$220K
Census ACS
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
26.6
years
Jobs based here
7
A commuter town

What makes Bristol stand out

The 2 things Bristol does most differently from other towns.

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Small town

281 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
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Outdoors

Nearly a third of Bristol is conserved land

34 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.

90.5%conserved
90.5%
conserved · 22,205 of 24,533 acres
34 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
#310
most conserved land in OH
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Equine Activity Area—3
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health

Healthier than 9% of U.S. towns

Bristol beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.

DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
1 better17 too close to call14 worse
What stands outBristolOH
More adults treating high blood pressure82.9%79.2%
More adults with COPD11.3%8%
Genesis Hospital
21.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
12th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards

Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.

81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
81Very high riskLowerHigher
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Bristol

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.

0%work in town

Where working residents work

In Bristol0%
McConnelsville15%
Marietta11%
Zanesville5%
Columbus4%
23 mi
median commute distance
7
jobs based in Bristol
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate

Four seasons, pleasant summers

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.

19″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter23–41°
Spring40–64°
Summer60–83°
Fall43–66°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Bristol for work

Where Bristol’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

15% → McConnelsville McConnelsville 15% 11% → Marietta Marietta 11% 5% → Zanesville Zanesville 5% 4% → Columbus Columbus 4% 4% → Waterford Waterford 4% 3% → Beverly Beverly 3% Bristol · 0% stay
7jobs based in Bristol
0%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

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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