Bristow, Oklahoma
Bristow is a city of 4,272 people in Creek County, Oklahoma, founded in 1898.
Why visit Bristow
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Bristow Firestone Service Station and Texaco Service Station.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Bristow
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bristow
Bristow is a city in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States. The population as of the 2020 census was 4,248, up slightly from the population of 4,222 reported at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bristow, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Bristow Firestone Service Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Filling station in Bristow, United States of America
Texaco Service Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Filling station in Oklahoma, United States of America
Bristow Tire Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes4
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
140 West Fourth, Bristow
Mo-Th 07:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:30
Churches and places of worship12
Bristow Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Oklahoma, United States of America
History
Bristow began in 1898, when the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway ("SL&SF") built a track between Sapulpa and Oklahoma City. The town was named for Joseph L. Bristow, an Assistant U.S. Postmaster General who later served as a U.S. senator from Kansas. A post office was established April 25, 1898. By the 1900 census, the population was 626.
Bristow was originally designated by the statehood constitutional convention as the county seat for Moman County-- later Creek County-- prior to statehood, when the town's population was about 1,134. However, the convention later designated Sapulpa, with the proviso that an election could be held after statehood. The county held such an election on August 20, 1908, amidst arguments that Bristow was more centrally located, but Sapulpa was the center of population in the county. Sapulpa won, setting off a multi-year cycle of petitions, court challenges and new elections. A final vote was held November 20, 1912, and a court conclusively ruled Sapulpa to be the winner on August 13, 1913.
From the History section of Bristow, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Bristow
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 26°F | 1.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 1.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 67°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 47°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 29°F | 2.2 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bristow (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Creek County has had 39 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-05-21: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-03-15: Underwood Fire (Fire)
- 2025-03-14: Little Salt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2024-10-30: Euchee Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Stroud Municipal Airport (SUD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Stroud 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Kellyville 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Drumright 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Sapulpa 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Beggs 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Kiefer 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Glenpool 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Jenks 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Sand Springs 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Tulsa 34 mi northeast, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bristow OK main street 2026-09-15 13-53-57, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- BristowPresbyterianBristowOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Christian Church Bristow OK 2026-09-15 13-50-16, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Dowdy Insurance Bristow OK 2026-09-15 13-51-29 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- TexacoStationBristowOK, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Legion Klingensmith-Long Post 126 Bristow OK 2026-09-15 13-59-55, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Route-66 and 6th st Bristow OK 2026-09-15 13-52-41, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Train Station Bristow OK 2026-09-15 14-11-31, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Bristow OK banner image 2026-09-15 12-50-32 1.7 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Farmers State Bank block Bristow OK 2026-09-15 12-50-32, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Bristow Toy Museum OK 2026-09-15 13-06-31, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Route-66 at 7th Bristow OK 2026-09-15 13-05-40, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Route-66 between 6th and 7th Bristow OK 2026-09-15 13-06-09, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Purple House Unique Bristow OK 2026-09-15 12-42-27, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Route-66 between 7th and 8th Bristow OK 2026-09-15 12-53-25, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- BristowTireBristowOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House building diagonal Bristow OK 2026-09-15 13-58-21, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Bristow Tire and Auto Bristow OK 2026-09-15 12-41-48, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Route-66 at 8th st Bristow OK 2026-09-15 12-54-12, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Abandoned colorful buildings Bristow OK 2026-09-15 12-47-56 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Fire Station Bristow OK 2026-09-15 14-13-08, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- House Building Bristow OK entrance, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House Building Bristow OK front, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House Building Bristow OK southwest view, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House Building Bristow OK southeast view, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Subway sandwiches Bristow OK 2026-09-15 12-44-16, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- House building and neighbors Bristow OK 2026-09-15 14-01-53, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Bristow Firestone Service Station OK garage bays 2026-09-15 13-02-22, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Bristow Firestone Service Station OK front 2026-09-15 14-02-47, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Route-66 between 8th and 9th Bristow OK 2026-09-15 13-02-01, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- BristowFirestoneServiceStationBristowOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bristow Firestone Service Station OK side 2026-09-15 13-01-43, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Creek Masonic Lodge front Bristow OK 2026-09-15 14-03-51, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- BristowMotorCompanyBristowOk, Melodibit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Library building Bristow OK 2026-09-15 12-57-49, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Kennys Route-66 gas station Bristow OK 2026-09-15 12-58-10, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Bristow Motors building Bristow OK 2026-09-15 12-59-46, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Phillips 66 gas station Bristow OK 2026-09-15 12-59-16, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
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