Hillsboro, Kansas
Hillsboro is a city of 2,700 people in Marion County, Kansas, founded in 1879.
Why visit Hillsboro
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Hillsboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hillsboro
Hillsboro is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,732. The city was named after John Hill, who homesteaded in the area in 1871. The city has a significant student population, because it is home of Tabor College.
From the Wikipedia article Hillsboro, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes8
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship10
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Christian Church
Church · Orthodox
116 North Washington Street, Hillsboro
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Hillsboro
44 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 21°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 68°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 25°F | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marion Rsvr (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Marion County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2015-07-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-10-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Newton City-County Airport (EWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Hesston 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Newton 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- McPherson 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Cottonwood Falls 36 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Salina 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Bel Aire 40 mi south, about 1 h by car
- El Dorado 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Hutchinson 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Andover 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Wichita 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tabor-loewen, JonHarder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Schaeffler House Hillsboro Kansas rear porch northwest side, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Schaeffler House wooden frame carriage barn southwest side Hillsboro Kansas, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Schaeffler House wooden frame carriage barn east side Hillsboro Kansas, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Schaeffler House Hillsboro Kansas rear porch north side, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Schaeffler House Hillsboro Kansas southwest side, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Schaeffler House and carriage house Hillsboro Kansas, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Schaeffler House Hillsboro Kansas front entrance, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Schaeffler House Hillsboro Kansas southeast, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Schaeffler House Hillsboro Kansas southeast side, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1927 Hillsboro Water Tower Kansas, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1927 Hillsboro Water Tower Kansas wide view, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pioneer Adobe House and fence Hillsboro Kansas, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pioneer Adobe House Hillsboro Kansas north side entrance, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pioneer Adobe House Hillsboro Kansas south side entrance, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pioneer Adobe House Hillsboro Kansas south side, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pioneer Adobe House Hillsboro Kansas southwest side, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
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