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Bristol, SD
City in Day County, South Dakota.
Population
275
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
527
ZIP codes
0
Bristol and its ZIP codes
Bristol at a glance
- Bristol is about 44 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Bristol, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Day County. PPP loans are for Bristol.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,942
1,966 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,389
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.4M
FY 2026, $11,264 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bristol, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
24.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bristol, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Bristol
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ButlerTown | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| AndoverTown | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WebsterCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| PierpontTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| RoslynTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| CrockerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| FerneyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| LangfordTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| BradleyTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| VerdonTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| GrotonCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| GrenvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| CondeCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| WaubayCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| WallaceTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| Enemy SwimCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bristol, SD in?
- Bristol is in Day County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Bristol, SD?
- About 275 people live in Bristol, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bristol?
- Nearby places include Butler (6.2 mi), Andover (8.8 mi), Webster (11 mi), Pierpont (11 mi), Roslyn (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023