Ohio
Hillsboro is a small city in Ohio with a population of 6,539. Residents earn $45,197 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hillsboro receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hillsboro has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Hillsboro is $45,197, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Hillsboro is $136,900, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $734 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Hillsboro is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,062 per 100,000, 107% above the national average.
17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hillsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,197 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,041 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $862 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,410 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 853 |
| County GDP | $1,887M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 141 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.22% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $136,900 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,092 |
| Census Median Rent | $734 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.22% |
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% |
| Depression | 29.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,714/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Total Violent | 106.1/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 60.6/100K |
| Robbery | 45.5/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 4,061.8/100K |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 606.2/100K |
| Theft | 3,364.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 90.9/100K |
| Arson | 15.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2123°N, 83.6112°W |
| County FIPS | 39071 |
Winner: Republican by 63.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 141 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |