About Bristow
Bristow, IA is a tiny community located in northern Iowa, home to 139 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Bristow is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 148 residents per square mile.
📰 Bristow News Today
- Former roommates clash in Texas Tech vs Villanova March Madness game - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Avalanche-Journal · Mar 20
- Alan David Eberline Obituary (2026) - Bristow, IA - Woodley Funeral Home - Dumont Legacy obituary · Jul 6
- The New Greene County IT Director Brings a Unique and Musical Background Raccoon Valley Radio · Jan 9
- Sue Ellen Baker Obituary Nov 24, 2025 Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center · Nov 24
- 3 worrying stats that explain how Texas Tech lost to Iowa State by 14 points Wreck'Em Red · Jan 29
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What Makes Bristow Unique
- Positioned in northern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)139
Rank in state#753 of 940
Land area0.94 sq mi
Density148/sq mi
Coordinates42.7738, -92.9079