Hillsboro, Ohio is the county seat of Highland County with a population of about 40,000. In addition to agriculture, Southern State College, Weastec Corp. and Hobart make their homes in Hillsboro. Hillsboro is located on US 50 about equal distance from Cincinnati and Columbus.
Major recreation areas in Highland County include the Rocky Fork State Park, and Paint Creek State Park. Hillsboro is a retail hub for several counties.