Bishop, CA

Bishop, California

Bishop, California, in Inyo county, is 81 miles NE of Clovis, California (center to center) and 87 miles NE of Fresno, California. The city contains a population of approximately 3,575.

The People and Families of Bishop

In Bishop, about 42% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Bishop, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bishop had a median family income of $34,423.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bishop favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,420. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Bishop Housing

Bishop has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 41% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Bishop, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for California.

Commuting

In Bishop, 82% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Bishop -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Bishop strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Bishop, CA

Comparing Bishop to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Bishop Almanac

Bishop Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bishop Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bishop, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Bishop Hospitals

NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
150 PIONEER LANE
(760) 873-5811
Emergency Service: Yes

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Bishop High Schools (2004)

BISHOP HIGH
301 N. FOWLER ST.
760-873-4275
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 735 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21

JILL KINMONT BOOTHE SCHOOL
166 GRANDVIEW LANE
760-873-3262
A Non-traditional School
Serves 65 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Bishop Colleges

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