Bishop, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,793 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,205 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$405,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$581 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,282 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Inyo County
7
Bishop Urban Area
7
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Inyo County
5
Bishop Urban Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 1 37
Feb 3 0 39
Mar 2 0 43
Apr 1 0 48
May 1 0 56
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 0 54
Nov 2 0 44
Dec 2 0 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CA State Senate District 4, CA Assembly District 8, CA
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Schools

Bishop Union High
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Home Street Middle
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Pine Street Elementary
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Reedley College
79 miles, W • 1.4 star
Clovis Adult Education
80 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Northern Inyo Hospital
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Mammoth Hospital
37 miles, NW
Adventist Health Reedley
78 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Mammoth Yosemite Airport
30 miles, NW • 1 star
Meadows Field
138 miles, SW • 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
160 miles, NW • 1 star
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