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Hillsboro, WI

City in Vernon County, Wisconsin.

Population

1,353

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

960

ZIP codes

0

Hillsboro and its ZIP codes

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Hillsboro at a glance

  • Hillsboro is about 8.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,000, 23% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,800 (42% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $805 a month.

Local data for Hillsboro, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hillsboro, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,000

Poverty rate

12.0%

Median home value

$155,800

Median rent

$805/mo

Homeownership

64.6%

Bachelor's or higher

24.1%

Median age

42.9

Average commute

20.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (437), Irish Americans (150), Norwegian Americans (134).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon County. PPP loans are for Hillsboro.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,688

8,672 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,211

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$219M

FY 2026, $7,134 per person

Vernon County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hillsboro, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.1%
  • Carpooled9.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
  • Worked from home7.9%

Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hillsboro, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

687

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

39

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 7°F

37.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hillsboro, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.9%

U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

19.6%

U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Hillsboro

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Union CenterVillage4.2 mi0.8
WonewocVillage5.7 mi1.1
ElroyCity7 mi2
YubaVillage9.3 mi0.3
KendallVillage9.5 mi0.8
CazenoviaVillage12 mi0.9
La ValleVillage12 mi0.4
IrontonVillage12 mi0.3
OntarioVillage14 mi1
WiltonVillage15 mi0.9
HustlerVillage16 mi0.7
Lime RidgeVillage16 mi1
La FargeVillage16 mi1
MaustonCity17 mi4.5
New LisbonCity17 mi2.8
Camp DouglasVillage19 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hillsboro, WI in?
Hillsboro is in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Hillsboro, WI?
About 1,353 people live in Hillsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hillsboro?
Nearby places include Union Center (4.2 mi), Wonewoc (5.7 mi), Elroy (7 mi), Yuba (9.3 mi), Kendall (9.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023