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Hillsboro, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Marion County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,716
Population
1,113/sq mi density
$57,792
Median Income
$26,754 per capita
$101,100
Home Value
$151,177 Zillow
$772
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
71
Violent Crime/100K
1,244 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,792 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in |
Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").