About Hillsboro
Hillsboro is a tiny community in southeastern Iowa, home to 158 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Hillsboro is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.58 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 272 residents per square mile.
📰 Hillsboro News Today
- Schmitz Funeral Home obituary - Sylvester A. Kruse, 95, Hillsboro Pen City Current · Jun 29
- Sylvester Kruse Obituary (2026) - Hillsboro, IA - Mississippi Valley Publishing Legacy obituary · Jun 28
- Michael Bonser Obituary (1958 - 2026) - Mount Pleasant, IA - Mississippi Valley Publishing Legacy obituary · Jul 31
- Hillsboro Man Arrested for Bringing Firearms to Church Service at Fairfield Middle School Ottumwa Radio Group · Oct 1
- Robert Hoaglin Obituary Aug 5, 2024 - Olson Olson - Yoder Funeral Home · Aug 5
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What Makes Hillsboro Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Hillsboro — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)158
Rank in state#721 of 940
Land area0.58 sq mi
Density272/sq mi
Coordinates40.8372, -91.7113