Hillsboro, OH

Hillsboro, Ohio

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

The People and Families of Hillsboro

In Hillsboro, about 49% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Hillsboro live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Hillsboro benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hillsboro had a median family income of $34,750.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hillsboro ($11,350). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hillsboro Housing

About 56% of housing units in Hillsboro are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Hillsboro, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Hillsboro. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Hillsboro, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Hillsboro Almanac

Hillsboro Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hillsboro Public Libraries

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Hillsboro Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hillsboro residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hillsboro, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hillsboro Hospitals

HIGHLAND DISTRICT HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
1275 NORTH HIGH STREET
(937) 393-6100
Emergency Service: Yes

Hillsboro High Schools (2004)

HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL
358 W MAIN ST
937-393-3485
Serves 846 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Hillsboro Colleges

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Southern State Community College

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