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Hillsboro, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fountain County County

3.1 /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 27.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 2,834 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillsboro, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,750
10% below
$29,337 per capita
Home Value
$93,100
67% below
Zillow: $141,057
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
11% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,261/100K
232% above
2,834/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
90%
Home Value
33%
Rent
89%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
332%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillsboro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $67,750 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,337. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hillsboro is $93,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,057. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Safety & Crime

Hillsboro reports 1,261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,834/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Hillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population643
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density2,074/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,750
Per Capita$29,337
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$638M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,100
Rent$1,038
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$141,057
Housing Units251
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,261/100K
Property2,834/100K

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,687/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation712 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.