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Crime in Hillsboro summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hillsboro. Key points include:
There were 45 total crimes in Hillsboro in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillsboro is 783.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillsboro is 208.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillsboro is 574.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hillsboro is -63.03% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Hillsboro Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hillsboro / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 45 | 783.4 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 208.9 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 69.6 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 33 | 574.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 139.3 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 23 | 400.4 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 34.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hillsboro summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hillsboro. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hillsboro is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hillsboro is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hillsboro is $139,938.
The median income in Hillsboro is $50,158.
Hillsboro's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hillsboro Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hillsboro | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 58 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hillsboro, IL Weather
The average high in Hillsboro is 64.5° and the average low is 44.2°.
There are 69.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.1 inches of precipitation each year with 14.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hillsboro |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hillsboro Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hillsboro
The current population in Hillsboro is 5,803. The population has increased 7.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,803 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 5,693 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 5,673 | -14.5% |
| 2021 | 6,633 | 7.4% |
| 2020 | 6,177 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 6,402 | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 6,840 | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 7,231 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 7,287 | -14.7% |
| 2015 | 8,545 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 8,371 | 5.3% |
| 2013 | 7,950 | 8.0% |
| 2012 | 7,363 | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 7,129 | 32.5% |
| 2010 | 5,382 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hillsboro
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Hillsboro is:
77.0% White with 4,470 White residents.
12.7% African American with 735 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 24 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 44 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 194 Two Or More residents.
5.7% Hispanic with 332 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hillsboro | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.7% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hillsboro
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Hillsboro is 32.9% female with 1,906 female residents.
Hillsboro is 67.1% male with 3,896 male residents.
| Gender | Hillsboro | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 32.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 67.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hillsboro for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Hillsboro completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Hillsboro completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Hillsboro completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Hillsboro completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Hillsboro completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Hillsboro completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Hillsboro completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Hillsboro completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Hillsboro completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hillsboro | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hillsboro, Illinois
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8.9% of households in Hillsboro earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Hillsboro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Hillsboro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.4% of households in Hillsboro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.0% of households in Hillsboro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.5% of households in Hillsboro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.5% of households in Hillsboro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.6% of households in Hillsboro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.6% of households in Hillsboro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.1% of households in Hillsboro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hillsboro | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.9% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
