CITY REPORT VA

Bristol City, Virginia

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Bristol City: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Water systems across Bristol City's 5 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall - pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.

How Bristol City Compares

Bristol City66/100
Virginia avg75/100
National avg73/100

How Bristol City Compares

C
City Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Bristol City scores 9 points below the Virginia state average (75/100) and 7 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

C
City Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 24202 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 24202 (66/100)
$178K
Median Home Value
$1,680
Avg Remediation (94% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bristol City, Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 14.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $866, driven primarily by flood

City Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.2% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

31/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
20%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $866

Flood $1,000/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $275/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Bristol City

$178K
Median Home Value
$1,680
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bristol City, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Bristol City residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Bristol City

3 community water systems serving Bristol City.

Systems with the most violations in Bristol City

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Bristol City

5 ZIP codes tracked in Bristol City.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 24202 Bristol 66 C 1 $195K
2 24201 Bristol 1 $161K
3 24203 Bristol
4 24205 Bristol
5 24209 Bristol

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Overview

Bristol City in Virginia covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 1 scored records.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bristol City?
Bristol City receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Bristol City?
Bristol City is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bristol City?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bristol City is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $866 per homeowner.
How does Bristol City compare to Virginia?
Bristol City has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Virginia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bristol City, VA: HSS 66/100; 1 Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/bristol/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-virginia-bristol,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bristol City, VA: HSS 66/100; 1 Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/bristol/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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