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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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°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. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. 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)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,074/sq mi
Coordinates40.1088°N, 87.1576°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFountain County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience46.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 33 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 142 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 140 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 73 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 52 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 130 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 11 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 147 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 71 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,717 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 45 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 44 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 37 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 26 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 74 km 25
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 97 km 2
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 67 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 8 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").

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