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Bristow, OK
City in Creek County, Oklahoma.
Population
4,272
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,235
ZIP codes
0
Bristow and its ZIP codes
Bristow at a glance
- Bristow is about 21 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $38,906 a year, 40% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,500 (41% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $623 a month.
Local data for Bristow, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bristow, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,906
Poverty rate
29.1%
Median home value
$117,500
Median rent
$623/mo
Homeownership
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (511), Irish Americans (480), Mexican Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Creek County. PPP loans are for Bristow.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,383
21,304 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,272
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$507M
FY 2026, $7,065 per person
How people get to work
Bristow, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bristow, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
929
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
101
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 26°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bristow, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Bristow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SlickTown | 6.7 mi | 7 |
| DepewTown | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| MilfayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ShamrockTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| OliveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| WeltyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| KellyvilleTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| DrumrightCity | 15 mi | 7.4 |
| StroudCity | 15 mi | 11.8 |
| Lawrence CreekTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| OiltonCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| KieferTown | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| MoundsTown | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| MannfordTown | 21 mi | 7.7 |
| KendrickTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| IXLTown | 21 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bristow, OK in?
- Bristow is in Creek County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Bristow, OK?
- About 4,272 people live in Bristow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bristow?
- Nearby places include Slick (6.7 mi), Depew (6.8 mi), Milfay (11 mi), Shamrock (11 mi), Olive (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023