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Population
278
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,783 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$76,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$729/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Bristol

Located along U.S. Highway 12 in northeastern South Dakota, Bristol is a quiet, close-knit Day County community surrounded by open farmland and prairie skies. The town traces its roots back to the late 1800s, when it started as a bustling railroad stop settled by Scandinavian and German homesteaders. Today, it offers a relaxed, small-town pace where neighbors know each other, with easy access to the region’s popular fishing lakes, outdoor recreation, and neighboring towns.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.0rating

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