Hillsboro Auto Insurance (OR)

Hillsboro, Oregon is a city of around 90,000 spread about an area of about 23 square miles. It is the seat of Washington County and is the fifth-largest city in the state. Hillsboro’s economy is based largely upon high-technology companies such as Intel and has garnered the nickname “Silicon Forest. Manufacturing continues to be the city’s top industry followed closely by healthcare, education, and social services.

Roadways running into the area include Oregon Route 8 (Tulatin Valley Highway) US Route 26 (Sunset Highway), and Oregon Route 219. Compared to the rest of the state Hillsboro’s annual fatal accident count is almost always lower. Public transportation is provided by TriMet, which operates bus and light rail service known as MAX.

Hillsboro has a dry summer subtropical climate with warm dry summers and cold wet winters. Precipitation is regular and heaviest during the fall, winter, and spring while almost non-existent during the summer months. The most prevalent weather hazards are ice storms, which can coat power lines and tree limbs as well as a risk of flooding. There is also occasional tornado activity and the region has seen damage from violent storms in the past.