Bristow is a small town of 4,253 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $41,574
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bristow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bristow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bristow city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.5
Bristow's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bristow costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bristow, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$627
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
47.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,574
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Bristow's violent crime rate is 516.4 per 100,000 residents
— 36% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
516.4 /100k
Property Crime
1854.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bristow is served primarily by BRISTOW.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bristow, OK
National Avg
School District
BRISTOW
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bristow sees average highs of 49.3°F in January
and 91.9°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Bristow's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bristow roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,800 and median rent is $627/month.
Bristow's violent crime rate is 516.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1854.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bristow are operated by BRISTOW.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bristow, OK has a population of 4,253, a median household income of $41,574, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bristow averages 49.3°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Bristow, Oklahoma is 4,253 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bristow: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $90,800, median household income $41,574, crime index 117 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bristow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
