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Hillsboro, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pocahontas County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
176
Population
332/sq mi density
$42,292
Median Income
$15,493 per capita
$97,500
Home Value
$163,959 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
365
Violent Crime/100K
122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,292 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,311 ft (704 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1384°N, 80.2107°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pocahontas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in |
Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.3").