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Bishop

A town of 332 people in Georgia
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Outdoors in Bishop

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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.4 mi1.8 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Living in Bishop

Housing in Bishop

$651K▲ 3.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bishop home is worth about $651,000, up 3.2% in a year, 97% above the Georgia typical home.

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Work & commute in Bishop

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Most working residents leave Bishop for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Watkinsville (6%), Atlanta (6%) and Monroe (4%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Watkinsville
6%
Atlanta
6%
Monroe
4%
Sandy Springs
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bishop →

Health in Bishop

Compared with Georgia

19better than GA·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

St. Mary's HospitalAthens · 9 mi · ER
Medlink OconeeWatkinsville · 3.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bishop · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bishop →

Natural hazards in Bishop

47
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bishop →

Climate in Bishop

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Bishop has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.

56° / 35°Winter
74° / 49°Spring
89° / 68°Summer
74° / 51°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Bishop →

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Nearest: Oconee County LibraryWatkinsville · 3.8 miles · 41 hrs a week
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