Bishop, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Oconee County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
484
Population
583/sq mi density
$133,958
Median Income
$45,499 per capita
$416,900
Home Value
$650,570 Zillow
$878
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$133,958 median income, 18.7% 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8187°N, 83.4382°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oconee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baldwin County Regional (MLJ) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Bishop has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and May the driest (2.7").