Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Hillsboro Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Hillsboro Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 715 in 1890, 1,649 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1892 and 4 maps from 1918 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hillsboro Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Hillsboro Township.
The risk rating from FEMA for Hillsboro Township comes to 28 of 100, against 40 of 100 in North Dakota’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 28% come from hail and 26% from inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical July afternoon high for Hillsboro Township comes to 81°F, close to North Dakota’s towns (82°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Hillsboro Township, 38% of adults have obesity. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who worry about having enough food than Hillsboro Township. 13% of adults in Hillsboro Township report frequent mental distress; 21% binge drink. Against the North Dakota average, Hillsboro Township comes out ahead on 6 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1.
| Hillsboro Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
| What stands out | Hillsboro Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5% | 6.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
30 miles of trail. Hillsboro Township’s trail network density comes in at 0.9 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Hillsboro Township; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Hillsboro Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Hillsboro is a city in Traill County, North Dakota. It is the county seat of Traill County. The population was 1,649 at the 2020 census. Hillsboro was founded in 1881. Hillsboro is approximately 10 miles away from the Red River/North Dakota-Minnesota border. Hillsboro sits in the fertile Red River Valley. Local agriculture has dominated the area's economy from the beginning. With its location on Interstate 29, halfway between the two metropolitan centers of Greater Grand Forks and Fargo–Moorhead, Hillsboro has seen steady population growth in recent years and has become somewhat of a bedroom community.
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Hillsboro Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.