Hillsborough
Florida

What stands out

Three things set Hillsborough County apart from the other 3,142 counties: natural-hazard risk is among the riskiest in America (100 of 100), the average temperature is among the warmest in America (74°F), and home internet speed is in the top 3% of American counties (309 Mbps). Within Florida it ranks 4th of 67 counties for natural-hazard risk.

Where you are

You live in Hillsborough County, Florida. 1,468,560 people live here with you, which makes it one of the country's big urban counties. The population grew 1.5% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +3,301).

Florida has no income tax and no estate tax, and its Save Our Homes cap limits assessed-value growth to 3% a year for homesteaded owners. The trade-off is insurance: home, wind and flood premiums are the highest in the country and several national carriers have left the market. The state has added more residents than any other since 2020.

Money

The typical household here brings in $70,612 a year, higher than 76% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $75,256. Unemployment runs 2.8%, lower than 74% of American counties. 16% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 24 minutes each way.

Florida has no state income tax, so none of that goes to the state.

Home

The median home costs $380K, pricier than 83% of American counties, about 3.4 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,418 a month. Property tax is 0.88% of home value, roughly $2,581 a year on that median home, higher than 51% of American counties. 60% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.3 per 1,000 residents, lower than 78% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 21 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 77.9 years, longer than 74% of American counties. There are 6,472 active physicians in the county, about 44.1 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.3 of 5 stars. 13.1% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.13 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 68% of American counties. 89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 3 points. 70% of eligible voters turned out. Under Florida law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 74°F, highs near 85 and lows near 64, warmer than almost every county in America. About 42 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 100 out of 100, riskier than almost every county in America; the county has had 47 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 309 Mbps down, faster than 97% of American counties. There are 10 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 14 breweries, 15 museums.