Hillsboro, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Traill County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,643
Population
1,480/sq mi density
$77,844
Median Income
$42,297 per capita
$180,800
Home Value
$248,492 Zillow
$645
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,844 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,800 home value, $645/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsboro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 905 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4030°N, 97.0635°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Traill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").