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Hillsboro, ND

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 21
Population1,643
Foreign Born0.5%
Population Density1,478people per mi²
Median Age40.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

59/100

41% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Hillsboro, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $10k$19k
Comfortable $35k$52k
Luxury $116k+$180k+
Elite (Top 5%) $137k+$212k+
Affordability Ratio

151%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
4
Positive
3
Poor
0
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

13.6mi

Airport

Hillsboro Municipal Airport - 3H4

3.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Hillsboro, ND

0mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 0.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 42.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 33.2 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 13.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$78k+2.3%
4% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.1M
70% above US avg
College Educated
37.3%
7% above US avg
WFH
6.7%
53% below US avg
Homeownership
75.9%
16% above US avg
Median Home
$181k
36% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 68% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−24.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−15.0%
Homicide
0.01 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.18 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.61 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−33.8%
Burglary
1.97 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.68 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.46 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Hillsboro, North Dakota
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.8% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (500% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone4A~-27°F min
Growing Season154 days189 frost-free
Annual Rainfall23.0"
Elevation909 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1229 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,478/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great8 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A
GreatInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 110 mi · coast 1172 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$8.2M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T09:08:39.000Z

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