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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 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. 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.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 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 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.4").