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Bishop, GA

Georgia · Oconee County · Athens-Clarke County Metro

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.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
484 Population 583/sq mi density
$133,958 Median Income $45,499 per capita
$416,900 Home Value $631,279 Zillow
$878 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $133,958
78% higher than US avg
Home Value $416,900
48% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower 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%
Veterans13.8%

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
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$631,279
Housing Units150
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,546/100K

Health

Obesity28.4%
Uninsured8.0%
Smoking9.4%
Depression20.4%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI44 (Good)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation781 ft (238 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score7.33

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.3%
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Is Bishop a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bishop receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Bishop is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,546 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.

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. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

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. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. 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, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 35.3 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 56.4% female and 43.6% male. The city is predominantly White (70.9%), with 5.4% Hispanic, 21.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.3% of residents. 13.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 4.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 97.8% have health insurance coverage.

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 Only 98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish 1.7%
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. Per capita income is $45,499 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $998, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,615 business establishments, including 86 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 15.2% of workers work from home.

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
Gini Index0.458 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

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
Cost of Living96.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bishop is $416,900, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $631,279, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $878 (25% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,023 for a one-bedroom to $1,203 for a two-bedroom apartment. 89.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 150 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2005. The average annual property tax is $5,530 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

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
Rent Burden28.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.0%
Owner-Occupied89.0%
Renter-Occupied11.0%
Housing Units150
Median Year Built2005

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,530
58% above US avg
Effective Rate1.33%
In Bishop, 28.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.1% of residents, below the national average. 28.6% have high blood pressure. 9.4% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 18.8% report binge drinking. 17.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 20.4% report depression. 15.0% experience frequent mental distress. 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:878. The dentist ratio is 1:1,503. 73.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.0 out of 10.

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%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.4%
33% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity17.1%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress10.0%
Short Sleep29.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Uninsured8.0%
7% below US avg
Primary Care1:878
Dentists1:1,503
Mental Health1:330
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits72.3%
Premature Death5,599/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access73.3%
Healthcare Facilities209
Bishop has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,546 per 100,000, 21% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Bishop receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property1,546.4/100K
21% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
Traffic Accidents14
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Bishop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.

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)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density583/sq mi
Coordinates33.8187°N, 83.4382°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOconee County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 124 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 100 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 53 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 96 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 96 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 139 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 71 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 134 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 127 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 133 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 124 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 98 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 72 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 73 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 138 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 100 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 123 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 91 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 89 km
Aug 23, 2025 4 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 280 km
2018 Michael Category 1 196 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 236 km
1985 Kate Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

379 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 913 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 71 km 5
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 85 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 80 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 76 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 100 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 90 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 95 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 19 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 21, 1962 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 18 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 52 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 79 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 83 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 91 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 73 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 70 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 77 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 75 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 80 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 76 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 26 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 78 km
2009 30 2,195 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 72 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in

Bishop has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.1").

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Bishop is located in Oconee County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40% above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. 21.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 7.3 out of 10, reflecting strong academic performance. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 67.5% of the vote, a 35.9-point margin. 93.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 209 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.5%
D 31.6%

Winner: Republican by 35.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
Traffic Accidents14
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.3%
40% above US avg
High School+97.9%
Graduate Degree+21.2%
School Test Score7.33
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

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

Services

Broadband Access93.3%
Avg Download Speed140.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed21.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities209
Restaurants86
Retail Stores126

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%
Average costs for common services in Bishop. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit $337 ($193–$530)
Urgent Care Visit $193 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit $2,119 ($770–$4,815)
Dental Cleaning $125 ($72–$193)
Dental Filling $241 ($144–$385)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $72 ($48–$116)
Brake Pad Replacement $289 ($144–$482)
Tire Rotation $39 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4) $578 ($385–$963)
Battery Replacement $193 ($96–$337)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair $385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install $6,741 ($3,852–$11,556)
Roof Repair $963 ($385–$1,926)
Roof Replacement $8,667 ($5,297–$14,445)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,445 ($482–$3,371)
Divorce (Contested) $14,445 ($4,815–$28,890)
DUI Defense $4,815 ($1,926–$9,630)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,445 ($770–$2,889)
Will Preparation $482 ($193–$963)
Trust Preparation $2,408 ($963–$4,815)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full) $144 ($72–$241)
Manicure $24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $77 ($48–$125)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.95 ($2.89–$5.30)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.37 ($2.41–$4.82)
Loaf of Bread $3.66 ($2.41–$5.30)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.33 ($2.89–$6.26)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.30 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb) $0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $67 ($39–$116)
Internet (Monthly) $67 ($39–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly) $82 ($48–$144)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $193 ($72–$482)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,926 ($1,156–$3,371)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($14–$72)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,156 ($578–$2,408)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $963 ($482–$1,926)
After-School Care (Monthly) $385 ($193–$674)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $963 ($385–$2,408)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,038 ($4,815–$28,890)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $96 ($48–$193)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter $289 ($144–$482)
Cat Spay/Neuter $193 ($96–$385)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$619
Toddler$576
Preschool$553
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$563
Toddler$485
Preschool$489
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Oconee County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 2,645 121 $38,586 1.64
Health Care & Social Assistance 2,316 224 $53,355 1.00
Accommodation & Food Services 1,922 94 $20,022 1.31
Professional & Technical Services 992 230 $79,465 0.89
Administrative & Waste Services 937 114 $57,983 0.99
Construction 896 158 $70,502 1.06
Educational Services 790 31 $36,061 2.37
Manufacturing 756 43 $61,253 0.57
Other Services 678 106 $48,656 1.40
Management of Companies 533 6 $97,929 1.96
Wholesale Trade 496 55 $71,830 0.78
Finance & Insurance 408 103 $93,843 0.62
Arts & Entertainment 277 27 $22,403 1.02
Real Estate 237 96 $52,501 0.95
Information & Technology 120 22 $61,704 0.40
Unclassified 45 103 $91,901 2.00

Schools in Bishop

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
High Shoals Elementary School Elementary 557 40 13.9:1
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Radio Stations near Bishop

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
wuga classical, folk MP3 128 kbps
News/Talk 550 WDUN news, talk AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Bishop

1 campgrounds found near Bishop.

NameRatingSitesPrice
DUCKETT MILL 4.5/5 111 Free

National Parks Near Bishop

25 national parks and monuments found near Bishop.

ParkTypeFee
A. H. Stephens State Park State Park Free
Amicalola Falls State Park State Park Free
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area National Recreation Area $5
Don Carter State Park State Park Free
Fort Yargo State Park State Park Free
Hamburg Outdoor Recreation Area State Park Free
Hard Labor Creek State Park State Park Free
High Falls State Park State Park Free
Indian Springs State Park State Park Free
Lake Hartwell State Park State Park Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Mossy Creek State Park State Park Free
North Oconee River Greenway State Park Free
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Panola Mountain State Park State Park Free
President's Park State Park Free
Richard B. Russell State Park State Park Free
Scott Hudgens Park State Park Free
Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel Park State Park Free
Tallulah Gorge State Park State Park Free
Tugaloo State Park State Park Free
Unicoi State Park State Park Free
Victoria Bryant State Park State Park Free
Vogel State Park State Park Free
Watson Mill Bridge State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Bishop

9 trails found near Bishop.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
TOWN CREEK LOOP A 8.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL
TOWN CREEK LOOP B 7.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL
FALLING CREEK TRAIL 4.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
WORK CENTER TRAIL 2.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
TOWN CREEK CONNECTOR 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL
LONG CUT TRAIL 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURGESS MOUNTAIN TRAIL 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHORT CUT 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BOARDING HOUSE TRAIL 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes

Museums in Bishop

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM7063424743$693,091
SOUTHERN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATIONRM 111 A LECONTE HALL7065428848$293,406
MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7063429627$124,222
SANDY CREEK NATURE CENTERARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER205 OLD COMMERCE RD7066133615$53,703
AMES SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
ATHENS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
EAGLE TAVERN MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION21 N MAIN ST7067695197
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM7065424662
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYHISTORY MUSEUM101 CEDAR STREET7065421663
HARD LABOR CREEK OBSERVATORYSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM7063429051
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTERART MUSEUM7066133623
MADISON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTART MUSEUM300 HANCOCK STREET7064854530
MARK TWAIN CIRCLE OF AMERICAHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MORGAN COUNTY AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUMART MUSEUM
OCONEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIAARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER7065421244
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA CAMPUS ARBORETUMARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER7065422471
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM7065421663
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA OBSERVATORYSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM7065422485

Libraries in Bishop

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ATHENS REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM2025 BAXTER STREET0.01,095,239
UNCLE REMUS REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM1121 EAST AVENUE0.0704,199

Farmers Markets in Bishop

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Athens Farmers Market Downtown301 College Ave04/09/2014 to 10/29/2014Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;YesVisit
Athens Farmers Market, L.L.C.271 W Hancock Ave04/17/2019 to 11/13/2019Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;YesVisit
Athens Farmers Market, LLC705 Sunset Dr03/23/2019 to 12/14/2019Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Athens Locally Grown670 W. Broad StreetJanuary to DecemberThu:4:30 PM - 8:00 PM;YesVisit
Oconee Farmers Market23 North Main Street04/05/2014 to 11/29/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Oconee Farmers Market-Midweek Market4 North Main Street05/13/2014 to 09/30/2014Tue: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;Visit
Statham Farmers Market Railroad Street
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden04/29/2017 to 12/16/2017Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit

Gas Stations in Bishop

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Bishop

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Athens Brewery ToursTours & Activities, Food & Drink, Brewery Tours, Tour, Beer Tastings & Tours1145 N Chase St16788358082
Classic City Brew FestWatkinsville Theatrical Producers and Services, Watkinsville, Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Pi1070 Christian Ln7062542739
Coca Cola RefreshmentBeverage Manufacturers, Bottlers, Breweries650 Athena Dr7063693399Visit
Creature Comforts Brewing Co.Brewery297 W Hancock AveVisit
Pi Beta PhiCollege Cafeteria, Sorority House, Brewery886 S Milledge Ave
Southern Brewing CompanyBrewery231 Collins Industrial BlvdVisit
Terrapin Beer Co.Brewery, Beer Garden265 Newton Bridge Rd7065493377Visit

Cell Towers in Bishop

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Route 2, Box 386 (72061)GTOWER113
1190 DUNLAP ROAD (97368)LTOWER98
DUNLAP ROAD (EAST ATHENS)TOWER98
DUNLAP ROAD (EAST ATHENS)TOWER98
1740 Salem Road (67111)LTOWER95
1310 CARSON GRAVES RDTOWER90
1401 MOORES FORD RDTOWER88
1401 MOORES FORD RD (97361)GTOWER88
Barnett Shoals Site 100 Phoenix RoadTOWER83
955 SNIP DILLARD RD (5994)GTOWER81
5071 BROWNWOOD RD (72073)LTOWER80
401 S. Broad St (57960)GTOWER79
1042 CLARKTOWN RD (71882)LTOWER79
634 Shoal Creek Rd (84104)LTOWER79
933 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY (114391)MTOWER61
(Tuxedo Lane) 2026 Hog Mountain RoadTOWER61
402 PLEASANT HILL CHURCHTOWER61
402 PLEASANT HILL CHURCHTOWER61
1010 Beaverdam Rd (97357)MTOWER58

Bridges in Bishop

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19603411,200F
CulvertConcrete200332366G
CulvertConcrete196233280G
CulvertSteel199328170G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195030121F
CulvertConcrete198423110G
CulvertConcrete20033370G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19964250G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19526230G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19502830G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20064530G

Airports Near Bishop

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anderson Regional AirportANDMedium Airport
Athens Ben Epps AirportAHNMedium Airport
Aerie AirportSmall Airport
Aiken FieldSmall Airport
Airnautique, Inc. AirportSmall Airport
Alcovy AirportSmall Airport
Antique Acres AirportSmall Airport
Apalachee Bluff AirparkSmall Airport
B Tree Farms AirportSmall Airport
Baldwin County Regional AirportMLJSmall Airport
Barrow County AirportWDRSmall Airport
Berry Hill AirportSmall Airport
Broad River Air ParkSmall Airport
Broken Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Brookline - Meadowmere AirportSmall Airport
Chigger Hill AirportSmall Airport
Circle T AirportSmall Airport
Covington Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Cox FieldSmall Airport
Deer Crossing AirportSmall Airport
Deerfield Landing AirportSmall Airport
Doug Bolton FieldSmall Airport
Dream Team AirportSmall Airport
Ebeneezer AirportSmall Airport
Elbert County Airport Patz FieldSmall Airport
Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Fly-N-S Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying B Farm AirportSmall Airport
Franklin County AirportSmall Airport
Gorden E Bellah International AirportSmall Airport
Grant AirportSmall Airport
Greene County Regional AirportSmall Airport
Gwinnett County Briscoe FieldLZUSmall Airport
Habersham County AirportSmall Airport
Hannah Creek AirportSmall Airport
Hay FieldSmall Airport
Home FieldSmall Airport
Hudson River Landing AirportSmall Airport
Jackson County AirportSmall Airport
Jim's Private AirportSmall Airport
Kennedy Intranational AirportSmall Airport
Kintail Farm AirportSmall Airport
Lee Gilmer Memorial AirportGVLSmall Airport
Lenora AirportSmall Airport
Lola Landing AirportSmall Airport
Lt World AirportSmall Airport
Madison Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Mallards Landing AirportSmall Airport
Monroe Walton County AirportSmall Airport
Monticello Sky Ranch AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Bishop

8 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Athens-Clarke County Department of Police Services3035 Lexington Road
Athens-Clarke County Police Downtown Substation265 College Avenue
Athens-Clarke County Police West Substation1060 Baxter Street
City of Satham Police Department
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division Headquarters2070 Highway 278
Georgia State Patrol1505 US 29 Highway North
University of Georgia Police Department286 Oconee Street
Watkinsville Police Department

Grocery Stores in Bishop

4 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Dollar General 22812Other6280 High Shoals Rd
Food MartConvenience Store5300 Macon Hwy
Golden Pantry 77Convenience Store5717 Macon Hwy
Super 76Convenience Store3351 Macon Hwy

Post Offices in Bishop

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Farmington Post Office1011 Salem Road

Treatment Centers in Bishop

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - Athens/Clarke ClinicBoth706-389-6767
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - I CAN Peer Support ProgramBoth706-389-6767 x7345
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - Miles Street ClinicSubstance Abuse706-354-3970
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - Women ServicesSubstance Abuse706-389-6789 x1145
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - Youth ServicesBoth706-389-6767
Alliance Recovery Center - AthensSubstance Abuse706-850-2121
Athens Area Commencement CenterSubstance Abuse706-546-7355
Detox and Treatment Center - Serenity GroveSubstance Abuse706-389-5157
DM and ADR IncSubstance Abuse706-552-0688
Family Counseling Services of AthensSubstance Abuse706-549-7755

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bishop

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BISHOP BAPTIST CHURCH C EUGENE DELLINGERP O BOS 10
FAITH FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES INC5041 PRICE MILL RD
FIRST APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF OCONEE COUNTY INC2193 UNION CHURCH RD
FREEMAN CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH INCPO BOX 847
GIBBS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH1041 CHURCH STREET
HIGH SHOALS CHRISTIAN CHURCHPO BOX 70
SAINT AELRED CATHOLIC CHURCHPO BOX 61

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishop

What is the population of Bishop?

Bishop has a population of 484 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 583 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 56.4% female and 43.6% male.

Is Bishop expensive to live in?

Bishop has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.3 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $133,958, 78% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $416,900 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $878 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bishop safe?

Bishop is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,546 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Bishop receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bishop?

Bishop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How is the job market in Bishop?

The job market in Bishop faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $998. There are 1,615 business establishments in the area, including 86 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 15.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bishop?

The median home value in Bishop is $416,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $631,279. For renters, the median monthly rent is $878. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 89.0%. The average annual property tax is $5,530.

How are the schools in Bishop?

Schools in Bishop perform well, with an average test score of 7.3 out of 10 / above the national benchmark. 47.3% of adults in Bishop hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. 21.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Bishop?

The obesity rate in Bishop is 28.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.4% of adults are smokers. 17.1% are physically inactive. 20.4% of residents report depression. 8.0% lack health insurance. 73.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:878.

What is transportation like in Bishop?

The average commute in Bishop is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bishop?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bishop is 70.9% White, 21.1% Black or African American, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino. 98.3% of residents speak only English at home. 13.8% of the population are military veterans. 4.4% of residents have a disability. 97.8% have health insurance coverage.

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