Hill County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 35,874. Its county seat is Hillsboro. The county is named for George Washington Hill, secretary of war and secretary of the navy under the Republic of Texas. Hill County is part of Central Texas, though not included in Texas Hill Country.
| Name: | Hill County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-217 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1853 |
| Named for: | George Washington Hill |
| Seat: | Hillsboro |
| Largest city: | Hillsboro |
| Total Area: | 986 sq mi (2,550 km²) |
| Land Area: | 959 sq mi (2,480 km²) |
| Total Population: | 35,874 |
| Population Density: | 36/sq mi (14/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.hill.tx.us |
Hill County location map. Where is Hill County?
Hill County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 986 square miles (2,550 km), of which 959 square miles (2,480 km) are land and 27 square miles (70 km) (2.7%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- Interstate 35
- Interstate 35E
- Interstate 35W
- U.S. Highway 77
- State Highway 22
- State Highway 31
- State Highway 81
- State Highway 171
- State Highway 174
Adjacent counties
- Johnson County (north)
- Ellis County (northeast)
- Navarro County (east)
- Limestone County (southeast)
- McLennan County (south)
- Bosque County (west)
Hill County Topographic Map
Hill County Satellite Map
Hill County Outline Map
