Bishop Urban Area, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
18,803 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,432 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$338,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$592 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$936 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 39
Feb 3 2 41
Mar 2 2 45
Apr 1 0 51
May 0 0 59
Jun 0 0 67
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 0 0 56
Nov 2 0 46
Dec 2 2 39

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 53%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Lone Pine High
36 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Lo-Inyo Elementary
37 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Beatty Elementary School
43 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Cerro Coso Community College
70 miles, SW • 1 star
Porterville College
96 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Northern Inyo Hospital
78 miles, N • 3.2 star
Desert View Hospital
80 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Mammoth Yosemite Airport
108 miles, NW • 1 star
Meadows Field
121 miles, W • 1 star
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
129 miles, NW • 1.4 star
McCarran International Airport
130 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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