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Hillsborough, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Orange County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
9,656
Population
1,676/sq mi density
$98,467
Median Income
$54,024 per capita
$430,100
Home Value
$464,419 Zillow
$1,349
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
519
Violent Crime/100K
5,354 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,467 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$430,100 home value, $1,349/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
519 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 553 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,676/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0779°N, 79.0980°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Hillsborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.2").