Geography
Bristol is located both in Tennessee and Virginia.
Cultural Attractions
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum not only preserves the relics of country music but also hosts weekly live performances on its "pickin' porch."
Recreation
Bristol Motor Speedway is home to the "world's fastest half mile."
Economy
Bristol is an economic center for the surrounding grain and tobacco region.
Fun Fact
The Tennessee/Virginia state border runs through State Street in the middle of Bristol.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 25,331
- Population under 55:
- 66.1%
- Population over 55:
- 33.9%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Average
- Closest large city:
- Charlotte
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 89°F July High, 25°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $31,326
- Median home price:
- $94,500
- Average property tax:
- $741
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7.6%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 5
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 9
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 2/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 15/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 32/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 26
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