Hillsboro, IN

Indiana

Hillsboro is a small town in Indiana with a population of 643. Residents earn $67,750 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
643 Population 2,074/sq mi density
$67,750 Median Income $29,337 per capita
$93,100 Home Value $141,057 Zillow
$1,038 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,750 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,100 home value, $1,038/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,750
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,100
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.1%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,038
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.8%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Hillsboro Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population643
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density2,074/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,750
Per Capita$29,337
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$638M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,100
Rent$1,038
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$141,057

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation712 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+85.6%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute32 min
Libraries4

Is Hillsboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hillsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hillsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hillsboro is $67,750, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hillsboro is $93,100, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Hillsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Hillsboro has a population of 643 with a density of 2,074 people per square mile. The median age is 30.1 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Black.

Population

643
Total Population
2,074
People / sq mi
30.1yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hillsboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hillsboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hillsboro is $67,750, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Hillsboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,750
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,337
Avg Weekly Wage$891
IRS Avg AGI$63,277

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)370
County GDP$638M

Business (County)

Restaurants31
Healthcare22
Retail62
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,500
29% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Work from Home10.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Hillsboro is $93,100, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,038 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $141,057.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,100
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$141,057

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,038
11% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,500
29% below US avg
Effective Rate2.69%
In Hillsboro, 42.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.8% report depression. 26.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hillsboro vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.8%
33% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma12.0%
COPD8.1%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity26.5%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Checkup Rate77.4%
Premature Death10,687/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access51.7%
Healthcare Facilities22

Crime Rates: Hillsboro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.1 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,074/sq mi
Coordinates40.1088°N, 87.1576°W
County FIPS18045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.1%
D 19.1%

Winner: Republican by 60 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.1%
61% below US avg
High School+85.6%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density2,074/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants31
Retail Stores62

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Work from Home10.8%

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