Hillsboro, Texas

Hillsboro, Texas
Hill County courthouse in 2013
Hill County courthouse in 2013
Location of Hillsboro, Texas
Location of Hillsboro, Texas
Coordinates: 32°0′34″N 97°7′28″W / 32.00944°N 97.12444°W / 32.00944; -97.12444
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyHill
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager government
 • MayorEdith Omberg[1]
Area
 • Total10.97 sq mi (28.42 km2)
 • Land10.87 sq mi (28.15 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
Elevation
633 ft (193 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,221
 • Density779.83/sq mi (301.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76645
Area code254
FIPS code48-34088[3]
GNIS feature ID1337816[4]
Websitewww.hillsborotx.org

Hillsboro is a city in and the county seat of Hill County, Texas, United States. It is located between Dallas, Fort Worth and Waco, directly on Interstate 35 in North Central Texas. Hillsboro draws trade from throughout the county, and from Interstate 35 travelers between Dallas, Fort Worth, and Waco.

Quality of life, small town feel, competent government, and direct access routes to larger cities and airports are major factors in resident satisfaction. Jobs, services and employment in Hillsboro, Texas rank among the top rural cities in Texas.

Hillsboro is the gateway to Lake Whitney, Lake Whitney State Park, and nearby Lake Aquilla - all within a 15 minute drive from Hillsboro, Texas.

Historic Downtown Hillsboro District sign
Downtown Hillsboro
Historic City Hall in Hillsboro occupies the former fire station.
First Baptist Church in Hillsboro
The outlet mall in Hillsboro was located east of Interstate 35 in 2012.
Hill County Courthouse in Hillsboro, night view through the side alley, 2023
  1. ^ City of Hillsboro (February 2016). "Hello, Hillsboro! city newsletter" (PDF). Retrieved January 24, 2016. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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