Bishop, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Kleberg County County
Bishop, TX
At a Glance
How Bishop Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bishop's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bishop a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bishop residents earn a median household income of $58,385 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,707. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 631 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bishop is $115,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,790. Median rent is $905/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Bishop reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 491/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Bishop hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bishop has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.