Bishop, GA

Georgia · Metropolitan Area

Bishop is a small town in Georgia with a population of 484. Residents earn $133,958 per year, which is 78% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
484 Population 583/sq mi density
$133,958 Median Income $45,499 per capita
$416,900 Home Value $631,279 Zillow
$878 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$133,958 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$416,900 home value, $878/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $133,958
78% higher than US avg
Home Value $416,900
48% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 47.3%
40% higher than US avg
Median Rent $878
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.4%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.9%
342% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Bishop Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population484
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 71%

Economy

B+
Median Income$133,958
Per Capita$45,499
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$2,564M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$416,900
Rent$878
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$631,279

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.4%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation781 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.3%
High School+97.9%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Libraries2

Is Bishop a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bishop receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Bishop stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bishop is $133,958, which is significantly higher than the national average — 78% above $75,149. This places Bishop among higher-income communities. At 15.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bishop is $416,900, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 47.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bishop enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Bishop has a population of 484 with a density of 583 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.9%), with 5.4% Hispanic, 21.1% Black.

Population

484
Total Population
583
People / sq mi
35.3yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.6%
Female 56.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bishop vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bishop vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bishop is $133,958, which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Bishop vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$133,958
78% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,499
Avg Weekly Wage$998
IRS Avg AGI$139,064

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.9%
342% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,615
County GDP$2,564M

Business (County)

Restaurants86
Healthcare209
Retail126
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,530
58% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Work from Home15.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bishop is $416,900, 48% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $878 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $631,279.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$416,900
48% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$631,279

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$878
25% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,530
58% above US avg
Effective Rate1.33%
In Bishop, 28.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.4% report depression. 17.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bishop vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.4%
12% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma9.0%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity17.1%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress10.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death5,599/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access73.3%
Healthcare Facilities209

Crime Rates: Bishop vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Bishop has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches
26% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density583/sq mi
Coordinates33.8187°N, 83.4382°W
County FIPS13219
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 47.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.5%
D 31.6%

Winner: Republican by 35.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.3%
40% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score4.92
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density583/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities209
Restaurants86
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Work from Home15.2%

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