Hill County

Hill County, Texas
Hill County is in north central Texas. Hillsboro, the county seat and largest city within the county, is at the junction of Interstate Highway 35 East and West, about fifty-five miles south of Fort Worth and thirty-five miles north of Waco. The county's center lies at 32°00' north latitude and 97°07' west longitude. Hill County comprises 1,012 square miles within the Blackland Prairie, Grand Prairie, and Eastern Cross Timbers regions. The county topography includes level plains and gently rolling hills at an elevation varying between 400 and 900 feet above sea level. The Nolan River, Mustang Creek, and Whiterock Creek drain into the Brazos River, which forms the county's western border. Streams in the eastern and northern parts of the county, such as Richland, Ash, and Bynum creeks, empty into the Trinity River basin. Flood controls and water supplies for the county are provided by Lake Whitney in the west, Navarro Mills Lake in the southeast, and Aquilla Lake in the southwest. Wells provide another source of water for many cities and farms in Hill County.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Kenneth E. Austin | © Texas State Historical Association
Hill County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Hill County
- Hill County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Hill County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
417 ft – 897 ft
Places of Hill County
Photos of Hill County and surrounding areas

Hill County, Texas
Hill County Courthouse in Hillsboro, the county seat. Photograph by Larry D. Moore.

Hill County, Texas
Map of Hill County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.

Abbott, Texas
Abbott, Texas. Photograph by Renelibrary on Wikimedia Commons. Abbott

Town of Hubbard, Texas
Downtown area of the town of Hubbard located in Hill County, Texas. Photograph by Renelibrary. Hubbard

Aquilla, Texas
Aquilla Lake is located directly north of the town of Aquilla, Texas. Photograph by US Army Corps of Engineers Digital Visual Library. Aquilla
City of Hillsboro, Texas
Historic City Hall in the city of Hillsboro, seat of Hill County, Texas. Photograph by Billy Hathorn. Hillsboro

Aerial view of Aquilla Lake
Photo by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public Domain Aquilla Lake

Sunset over Lake Whitney
Lake Whitney is popular for fishing and boating. Photo by Brina Candi, CC By SA 4.0 Lake Whitney

Navarro Mills Lake was created for flood control and water supply
Photo by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public Domain Navarro Mills Lake

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Hill County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Hill County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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36,649 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Hill County
People | Year | Source |
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15,963 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$39,205 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Hill County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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4,001,321,352 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Hill County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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421,866,375 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Hill County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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117,272,681 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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7.4 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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37.9 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
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34.8 | 95.0 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Hill County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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958.9 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Hill County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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985.7 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |