Kansas
Hillsboro is a small town in Kansas with a population of 2,716. Residents earn $57,792 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hillsboro receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hillsboro stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hillsboro is $57,792, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hillsboro is $101,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Hillsboro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,792 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,754 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $789 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,831 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 351 |
| County GDP | $521M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,530 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.49% |
| Commute Time | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $101,100 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $151,177 |
| Census Median Rent | $772 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,530 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.49% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,304/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,433 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3527°N, 97.1996°W |
| County FIPS | 20115 |
Winner: Republican by 49.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.9% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |