Hillsboro, Illinois

About Hillsboro

Set in the southern part of Illinois, Hillsboro is a close-knit town, home to 5,761 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Hillsboro holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 660 residents per square mile.

📰 Hillsboro News Today

• Hillsboro High School (IL) Soccer MaxPreps · Aug 14
• Hillsboro Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Richard Leroy ‘Rich’ Stewart | Obituaries# WGEL Radio · Jul 27
• Hillsboro High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 12
• Obituary for Margaret Ann (Kalaher) Harmon williamsonfh.com · May 19

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hillsboro Unique

• One of 17 places in the US named Hillsboro — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,761.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hillsboro

• H & B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hillsboro

• Beckemeyer Elem School
• Hillsboro High School
• Hillsboro Jr High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Hillsboro Area Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hillsboro

🏘️ Nearby Communities