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Hillsboro, Ohio

Introduction to Hillsboro, Ohio

Hillsboro, Ohio, in Highland county, is 45 miles SE of Kettering, Ohio (center to center) and 45 miles E ofCincinnati, Ohio. The city has a population of 6,368.

Hillsboro History

Hillsboro, the county seat of Highland County, is named after the hilly topography which divides the Scioto Rivers and the watersheds of the Little Miami. A common misconception is that it was named after Fort Hill which is nearby.

Hillsboro and Nearby Attractions

  • Rocky Fork State Park
  • Fort Hill State Memorial
  • Serpent Mound Museum
  • Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark
  • Clark Planetarium
  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Things To Do In Hillsboro

Several historic sites are situated near Hillsboro including Serpent Mound, Logan Elm, Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village, and the Paul Lawrence Dunbar House. Stonelick Lake State Park and Cowan Lake State Park are parks nearby where camping, boating, fishing, biking, picnicking, and swimming are available. Museums near Hillsboro include Serpent Mound Museum, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center.

Hillsboro Transportation

Air transportation is available at James M Cox Dayton International Airport.

Hillsboro Higher Education

Southern State Community College is situated in Hillsboro. Nearby colleges include Wilmington College and Chatfield College.

High Points

Hillsboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Hillsboro Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Hillsboro Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hillsboro, OH

Comparing Hillsboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity59
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime33

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