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Hillsboro, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Grundy County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
370 Population 90/sq mi density
$281,600 Home Value $323,928 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
748 Violent Crime/100K 5,216 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates35.4044°N, 85.9541°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrundy County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.0"
76% above US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.4 / 100
Community Resilience18.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 106 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 81 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 115 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 69 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 134 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 92 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 102 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 78 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 64 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 142 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 135 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 101 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 30 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 126 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 111 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 106 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 94 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 114 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 104 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

527 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 132 fatalities, 1,763 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 89 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 92 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 49 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 87 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 90 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 82 km 1
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 10
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 64 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 39 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 82 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 81 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 70 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 78 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 44 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 36 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 40 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 68 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 31 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 86 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 39 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,259 86 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 60 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 41 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 40 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 42 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,173 64 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 47 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 46 km
2016 FOX MOUNTAIN FIRE 1,008 82 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,000 64 km
2007 STEVENSON 955 58 km
2011 VALENTINE 868 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.9").

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