Hillsboro, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Marion County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,716
Population
1,113/sq mi density
$57,792
Median Income
$26,754 per capita
$101,100
Home Value
$159,696 Zillow
$772
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
262
Violent Crime/100K
1,533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,792 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,433 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3527°N, 97.1996°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").