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Bishop, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Kleberg County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,133
Population
1,300/sq mi density
$58,385
Median Income
$27,707 per capita
$115,900
Home Value
$133,970 Zillow
$905
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
65
Violent Crime/100K
1,629 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$58,385 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,900 home value, $905/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bishop has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5853°N, 97.7974°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kleberg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alice International (ALI) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in |
Bishop has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 57°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (1.0").