Hillsboro, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lawrence County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
482
Population
256/sq mi density
$59,359
Median Income
$32,515 per capita
$177,000
Home Value
$187,170 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
12.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,359 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,000 home value, $679/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsboro enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 603 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6426°N, 87.1785°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in |
Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.7").