At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$31,208 per capita
Home Value
$96,300
Zillow: $108,676
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bishop Hill a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population156
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
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
Broadband67.6%
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.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.