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Bishop Hill, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Bishop Hill is a small town in Illinois with a population of 156. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
156 Population 294/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $31,208 per capita
$96,300 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 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
$52,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,500
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,300
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.6%
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.8%
21% lower than US avg

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

People

Population156
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$31,208
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$2,048M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units73
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Uninsured6.7%
Smoking13.7%
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation790 ft (241 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Broadband68.0%
Libraries9

Is Bishop Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bishop Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Bishop Hill 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 Hill is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bishop Hill is $96,300, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Bishop Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bishop Hill has a population of 156 with a density of 294 people per square mile. The median age is 61.1 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%).

Population

156
Total Population
294
People / sq mi
61.1yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bishop Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bishop Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bishop Hill is $52,500, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Bishop Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,500
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,208
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$74,616

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,020
County GDP$2,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare90
Retail148
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,739
64% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Drive Alone68.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bishop Hill is $96,300, 66% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,300
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.8%
Housing Units73
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,739
64% above US avg
Effective Rate5.96%
In Bishop Hill, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.7% of residents lack health insurance. 13.7% are current smokers. 23.3% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma10.0%
COPD6.0%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.7%
2% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.6%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress11.7%
Short Sleep36.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.7%
Uninsured6.7%
22% below US avg
Primary Care1:4,446
Dentists1:2,848
Mental Health1:1,863
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits62.5%
Premature Death7,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access78.2%
Healthcare Facilities90
Bishop Hill has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation790 ft (241 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates41.1998°N, 90.1175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17073
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.5-point margin. 68.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%
D 36.8%

Winner: Republican by 24.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below US avg
High School+92.1%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density294/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access68.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants100
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Drive Alone68.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.9%

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