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West Bishop, California

West Bishop is a community of 2,551 people in Inyo County, California.

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Population2,551 -6.7% since 2019
CountyInyo County
Elevation4,403 ft 1,342 m
Land area8.8 sq mi
ZIP code93514
Nearest airportEastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) 6 mi

Why visit West Bishop

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Red Hill, Hilltop Mine, Tungsten Peak Prospect and Izaak Walton Park.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 100°F; December lows average 22°F.

About West Bishop

West Bishop is a census-designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States. The population was 2,754 at the 2020 census, up from 2,607 at the 2010 census.

From the Wikipedia article West Bishop, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Red Hill

Scenic view · 0.4 mi

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Museums and landmarks3

Hilltop Mine

Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi

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Tungsten Peak Prospect

Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi

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Bishop Creek Battleground

Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Izaak Walton Park

Park · 1.8 mi

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Bulpitt Park

Park · 1.9 mi

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Millpond Recreation Area

Park · 1.5 mi

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Restaurants and cafes1

Bishop Burger Barn

Fast food · Burger · 2.8 mi

2675 West Line Street, Bishop

Mo 10:30-15:00; We-Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa,Su 10:00-20:00

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Where to stay1

Churches and places of worship1

  • Valley Presbyterian Church

    Church · Presbyterian · 2.3 mi

    2912 West Line Street

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Shopping2

Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries11

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Map of West Bishop

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°100°January: 1.1 in of rainFebruary: 0.9 in of rainMarch: 0.6 in of rainApril: 0.2 in of rainMay: 0.2 in of rainJune: 0.1 in of rainJuly: 0.2 in of rainAugust: 0.1 in of rainSeptember: 0.1 in of rainOctober: 0.3 in of rainNovember: 0.3 in of rainDecember: 0.7 in of rainJanuary: 56°FFebruary: 59°FMarch: 67°FApril: 74°FMay: 83°FJune: 94°FJuly: 100°FAugust: 98°FSeptember: 90°FOctober: 78°FNovember: 64°FDecember: 54°FJanuary: 24°FFebruary: 26°FMarch: 31°FApril: 37°FMay: 44°FJune: 51°FJuly: 57°FAugust: 54°FSeptember: 47°FOctober: 37°FNovember: 27°FDecember: 22°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan56°F24°F1.1 in
Feb59°F26°F0.9 in
Mar67°F31°F0.6 in
Apr74°F37°F0.2 in
May83°F44°F0.2 in
Jun94°F51°F0.1 in
Jul100°F57°F0.2 in
Aug98°F54°F0.1 in
Sep90°F47°F0.1 in
Oct78°F37°F0.3 in
Nov64°F27°F0.3 in
Dec54°F22°F0.7 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bishop Ap 72480 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$114,653median household income
$615,600median home value
$1,431median monthly rent
45.5median age
47.0%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
85.7%of homes are owner-occupied
16.5 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1825%18 to 3412%35 to 6434%65 and over29%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Inyo County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.

  • 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
  • 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
  • 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.

  • Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
  • Bishop 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
  • Mesa 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
  • Round Valley 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
  • Wilkerson 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
  • Chalfant 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
  • Swall Meadows 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
  • Big Pine 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
  • Aspen Springs 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
  • Mammoth Lakes 33 mi northwest, about 54 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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