What are the schools like in Bishop, TX?

Bishop is served primarily by BISHOP CISD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Bishop?

The median household income in Bishop, TX is $45,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Bishop, TX?

Bishop has an average high temperature of 68.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Bishop, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bishop, TX affordable or expensive?

Bishop's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bishop is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,600 and the median rent is $902 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bishop, TX?

Bishop has a violent crime rate of 98.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 491.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bishop, TX a Good Place to Live?

Bishop is a small town of 3,162 in Texas, with a median household income of $45,750 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Bishop stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bishop is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bishop city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.3

Bishop's overall cost of living index is 91.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bishop costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bishop, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$902	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bishop's violent crime rate is 98.3 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.3 /100k

Property Crime

491.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bishop is served primarily by BISHOP CISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bishop, TX	National Avg
School District	BISHOP CISD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bishop sees average highs of 68.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July, with 28.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bishop, TX
Average High — January	68.0°F
Average High — July	95.2°F
Annual Precipitation	28.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bishop, TX	National Avg
Population	3,162	—
Median Age	43.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	37.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kingsville, TX 7 mi Driscoll, TX 7 mi La Paloma-Lost Creek, TX 10 mi Petronila, TX 12 mi Ricardo, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Bishop

Bishop, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78343

Bishop vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bishop, TX affordable or expensive?

Bishop's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bishop roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,600 and median rent is $902/month.

What is the crime rate in Bishop, TX?

Bishop's violent crime rate is 98.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 491.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bishop?

Public schools in Bishop are operated by BISHOP CISD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bishop, TX a good place to live?

Bishop, TX has a population of 3,162, a median household income of $45,750, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bishop?

Bishop averages 68.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bishop?

Bishop, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78343.

What is the population of Bishop?

The population of Bishop, Texas is 3,162 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bishop?

Key numbers for living in Bishop: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $97,600, median household income $45,750, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bishop side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.