Bishop Hill, Illinois
Village · Population 112 · #1213 in Illinois
About Bishop Hill
Bishop Hill, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois, home to 112 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Bishop Hill is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.53 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 211 residents per square mile.
📰 Bishop Hill News Today
- 19th Century cemetery gets state grant to help with upkeep KWQC · Aug 3
- 2026 Bishop Hill Civil War Day, May 16 River Cities' Reader · May 5
- Obituary for Cheryl Ann (Wexell) Dowell Rux Funeral Homes · Apr 10
- Bishop Hill Heritage Association to present free Dancing Queen concert OurQuadCities · Jun 30
- Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is performing in historic Bishop Hill, IL! Radio Monmouth, IL · Jul 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bishop Hill Unique
- The only place in America named Bishop Hill — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bishop Hill
- PL Johnson's
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- State Historic Site Museum · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bishop Hill
- Bishop Hill Historic District reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)112
Rank in state#1213 of 1,294
Land area0.53 sq mi
Density211/sq mi
Coordinates41.1998, -90.1175