Hillrose, CO

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Population
312
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,169 ft
Median Home Value
$206,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,625
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Hillrose

Tucked into the South Platte River valley in Morgan County, Hillrose is a tiny, peaceful community on Colorado's eastern plains. Situated along Highway 6 just east of Brush and Fort Morgan, it offers wide-open skies, quiet streets, and an unhurried rural rhythm. The town got its name from Rose Hill Emerson, the daughter of an early local landowner, giving this agricultural pocket a charming personal history from the start.

Living in Hillrose gives you a genuine small-town setting where neighbors know each other and life moves at an easy pace. The community is primarily residential and surrounded by working farms and ranches. Most everyday conveniences, dining, and medical services are a short drive away in Brush or Fort Morgan, making Hillrose an appealing spot for anyone seeking quiet country living with regional hubs close at hand.

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