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Hillsboro, MO

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Population
3,493
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
796 ft
Median Home Value
$221,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$973/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$77,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MissouriPopulation rankingHighest population places in MissouriNearest larger communityFestus, Missouri8.6 miles away · 14,066 residents.

About Hillsboro

Hillsboro is a city and the county seat of Jefferson County, Missouri, situated southwest of St. Louis. Established in 1839 as Monticello and later renamed to avoid postal conflicts, the community of approximately 3,500 hosts the main campus of Jefferson College and is served by the Hillsboro R-Three School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+100.0rating

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