Bishop Hill, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
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
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bishop Hill experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 790 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1998°N, 90.1175°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quad Cities International (MLI) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Bishop Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.6").