At a Glance
Median Income
$47,056
$16,241 per capita
Home Value
$76,400
Zillow: $118,653
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
18.6%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
19.3% smoking rate
How Hillsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillsboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillsboro residents earn a median household income of $47,056 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,241. The unemployment rate stands at 18.6% (417% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 527 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsboro is $76,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,653. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
24.5% of adults in Hillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population963
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,056
Per Capita$16,241
Unemployment18.6%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$866
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,400
Rent
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$118,653
Housing Units448
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,974/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain62.4 in/yr
Elevation438 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+71.5%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.