West Virginia
Hillsboro is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 176. Residents earn $42,292 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hillsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hillsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hillsboro is $42,292, 44% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hillsboro is $97,500, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Hillsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches, including 37.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,292 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $15,493 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $791 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,381 |
| Unemployment | 12.8% |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 344 |
| County GDP | $353M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,250 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.28% |
| Commute Time | 40.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 43.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $97,500 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $163,959 |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,250 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.28% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.1% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% |
| Depression | 31.9% |
| Mental Distress | 23.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 15,349/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.8 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,311 ft (704 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1384°N, 80.2107°W |
| County FIPS | 54075 |
Winner: Republican by 50.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.5% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 332/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 57.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 40.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 43.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |