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Hillsborough County, Florida in numbers: crime, income, hazards
FBI reports put Hillsborough County at 2.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 13% lower than the rate for Florida (2.9). The median household earns $79,540 and the unemployment rate was 4.6% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 1,522,748 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Hillsborough County?
From 2021 through 2025, Hillsborough County averaged 3,918 reported violent crimes a year, along with 13,920 property crimes. The violent rate, 2.5 per 1,000 people, is 13% lower than the Florida rate (2.9); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, compared with 14.4 across Florida. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (75%). CDC death records show about 86 homicide deaths a year in the county (5.9 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Hillsborough County | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 3,918 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 80 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 452 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 462 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 2,924 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 13,920 | 9.0 | 14.4 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,511 | 0.98 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 11,020 | 7.1 | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,389 | 0.90 | 1.1 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (4 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Hillsborough County?
Half of households in Hillsborough County make more than $79,540 and half make less; across Florida the midpoint is $74,568. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $371,500, and the median rent is $1,667 a month. 13.3% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 37,782 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,522,748 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $79,540 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $371,500 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,667 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3% | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.1% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.5% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% | 91.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 11.1% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Hillsborough County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hillsborough County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), hurricanes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 13 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Hillsborough County: Southern Solvents, Inc., Sydney Mine Sludge Ponds, Reeves Southeastern Galvanizing Corp., Peak Oil Co./Bay Drum Co., Stauffer Chemical Co (Tampa), Alaric Area Gw Plume, plus 7 more. 4 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Hillsborough County has 9 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 6 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir (90 ft) and S-155/L-112 (66 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
73 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 2,635,537 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Hillsborough County was covered by 8 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 7, Tropical Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 4 of 362 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 186 community water systems, 5 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 181 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 47 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County had 108 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Listed roads include SR-60, US-301 and I-275. 10 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County has 310 public schools (2024-25) and 115 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 30 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 70 fire or EMS stations and 26 police or sheriff stations. 5 state parks or recreation areas: Alafia River State Park, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park, Hillsborough River State Park, Little Manatee River State Park and Ybor City Museum State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Hillsborough County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Hillsborough County: Tampa Reservation.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Hillsborough County
Gun shops
42 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Hillsborough County (40 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 93 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 26 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 2Nd Amendment Armory (Brandon), A Quinones Gun Co (Tampa), A1 Pawn #1 INC (Tampa), Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 046 (Tampa), Brandon Pawn & Gun (Brandon), Brandon Pawn & Gun LLC (Brandon), Bunker Depot LLC (Seffner), Cash America Pawn (Brandon) and 32 more.
Liquor stores
100 liquor stores are on the map in Hillsborough County: 15th St Cute Rate Liquors (Tampa), 3 Am Liquors (Tampa), A1 Discount Liquor LLC (Tampa), A1 Liquor Tampa LLC (Tampa), Aaa Discount Liquors (Sun City Center), ABC Liquors #132 (Tampa), ABC Liquors #19 (Tampa), ABC Liquors #85 (Brandon) and 92 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Hillsborough County: Planned Parenthood Of Southwest And Central Florida (Tampa).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County averaged 3,918 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.5 per 1,000 residents, 13% lower than the Florida rate (2.9). The property-crime rate was 9.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Hillsborough County?
$79,540 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $74,568 for Florida and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsborough County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 37,782 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Hillsborough County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hillsborough County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), hurricanes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Hillsborough County?
EPA lists 13 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Hillsborough County: Southern Solvents, Inc., Sydney Mine Sludge Ponds, Reeves Southeastern Galvanizing Corp., Peak Oil Co./Bay Drum Co., Stauffer Chemical Co (Tampa), Alaric Area Gw Plume, plus 7 more. 4 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Hillsborough County right now?
Hillsborough County had 108 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Listed roads include SR-60, US-301 and I-275. 10 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Hillsborough County?
30 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Hillsborough County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee County | 25,675 | 2.7 | $60,489 |
| Manatee County | 429,792 | – | $78,457 |
| Pasco County | 611,444 | 2.0 | $70,492 |
| Pinellas County | 963,481 | 3.1 | $72,646 |
| Polk County | 790,694 | 2.6 | $65,978 |
Cities in Hillsborough County with their own page: Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Town 'n' Country.
More: Florida statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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