Hillsboro, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Richland County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,324 Population 939/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $34,243 per capita
$146,600 Home Value $210,137 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,600 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillsboro, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$34,243 per capita
Home Value
$146,600
48% below
Zillow: $210,137
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
52%
Rent
67%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillsboro a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,243. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 542 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hillsboro is $146,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,137. Median rent is $775/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

20.7% of adults in Hillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,324
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density939/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$34,243
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,600
Rent$775
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$210,137
Housing Units665
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,313/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation972 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.