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Hillsboro, MO
City in Jefferson County, Missouri.
Population
3,500
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
911
ZIP codes
0
Hillsboro and its ZIP codes
Hillsboro at a glance
- Hillsboro is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 187th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $77,500, 10% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,200 (4% below Missouri) and median rent is $973 a month.
Local data for Hillsboro, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hillsboro, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,500
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$221,200
Median rent
$973/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
30.8
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (788), Irish Americans (476), Italian Americans (207).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Hillsboro.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,302
49,584 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,907
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $6,386 per person
How people get to work
Hillsboro, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hillsboro, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
664
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
591
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hillsboro, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Hillsboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Raintree PlantationCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2 |
| Briarwood EstatesCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| De SotoCity | 6.2 mi | 4.4 |
| HorineCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Cedar Hill LakesVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| FestusCity | 8.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Olympian VillageCity | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| HerculaneumCity | 9.1 mi | 4.2 |
| Cedar HillCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Summer SetCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| PevelyCity | 10 mi | 5.1 |
| Crystal CityCity | 10 mi | 4.5 |
| ScotsdaleTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BarnhartCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5 |
| ImperialCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| Byrnes MillCity | 14 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hillsboro, MO in?
- Hillsboro is in Jefferson County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Hillsboro, MO?
- About 3,500 people live in Hillsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hillsboro?
- Nearby places include Raintree Plantation (2.5 mi), Briarwood Estates (5.5 mi), De Soto (6.2 mi), Horine (7.5 mi), Cedar Hill Lakes (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023