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Bishop Hill, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
156 Population 294/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $31,208 per capita
$96,300 Home Value $108,676 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
141 Violent Crime/100K 565 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bishop Hill, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$31,208 per capita
Home Value
$96,300
66% below
Zillow: $108,676
Violent Crime
141/100K
63% below
565/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bishop Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bishop Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bishop Hill a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bishop Hill residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,208. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bishop Hill is $96,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,676. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Bishop Hill reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 565/100K.

Education

27.6% of adults in Bishop Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population156
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$31,208
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,300
Rent
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$108,676
Housing Units73
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent141/100K
Property565/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,545/100K

Climate

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

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Bishop Hill was founded in 1846.
The median home in Bishop Hill was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.