At a Glance
Median Income
$59,359
$32,515 per capita
Home Value
$177,000
Zillow: $187,170
Median Rent
$679/mo
12.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
15.3% smoking rate
How Hillsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillsboro a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillsboro residents earn a median household income of $59,359 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,515. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsboro is $177,000 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,170. Median rent is $679/month, with 12.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
17.2% of adults in Hillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population482
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,359
Per Capita$32,515
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$865M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,000
Rent$679
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$187,170
Housing Units244
Rent Burden12.7%
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,633/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation603 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute29 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.