Wisconsin
Hillsboro is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,324. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hillsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hillsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hillsboro is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Hillsboro is $146,600, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Hillsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 38.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,750 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,243 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $900 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,197 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 542 |
| County GDP | $1,004M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,543 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.78% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $146,600 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $195,455 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,543 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.78% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,313/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.3 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 972 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 939/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6565°N, 90.3344°W |
| County FIPS | 55103 |
Winner: Republican by 13.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.7% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 939/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |