Hillsboro, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,716 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$614 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$542 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 30
Feb 1 3 34
Mar 3 2 44
Apr 3 1 54
May 5 0 65
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 1 4 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 14, KS State House District 74, KS
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Schools

Hillsboro Middle/High School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Hillsboro Elem
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Marion Middle
10 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Marion High
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Tabor College
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Hesston College
20 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Bethel College-North Newton
21 miles, SW • 1.9 star
McPherson College
24 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital, Inc
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
Prairie View Inc
22 miles, SW
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Airports

Salina Regional Airport
39 miles, N • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
62 miles, NE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
117 miles, NW • 1 star
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