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Hillsboro, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,483 Population 907/sq mi density
$65,278 Median Income $26,660 per capita
$206,200 Home Value $309,577 Zillow
$928 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
526 Violent Crime/100K 2,136 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,278 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$206,200 home value, $928/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
526 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density907/sq mi
Coordinates38.2323°N, 90.5629°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 146 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 34 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 139 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 19 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 118 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 140 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 116 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 135 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 122 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 113 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 120 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 134 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 145 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 66 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 20 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 34 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 97 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 75 km
Sep 27, 1990 4 km WSW of Kelso, Missouri M2.8 146 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,241 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 75 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 57 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 57 km 2
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 56 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 79 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 50 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 33 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 39 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 73 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 51 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 60 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 73 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 30 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 49 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 66 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 66 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 52 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 67 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 62 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 62 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 45 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 55 km
2015 CARTY 1,674 88 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 62 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 62 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 65 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 65 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 52 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 52 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").

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