Published June 25, 2026 · 40 years in trucking & the trades
What we cover in Hillsboro
Pick a coverage to quote or buy — or book a consult and we'll sort it out together.
Why folks in Hillsboro choose a local agent
When you're in Hillsboro, Marion County, you get a real person who knows KS — not a 1-800 menu. Billy E. Whited is a licensed local agent shopping 80+ carriers to fit your home, vehicle, farm, or business, and can quote, bind, or sit down with you in person, over Zoom, or on the phone.
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Insurance in Hillsboro: the local picture
With large hail and a violent-tornado history (1.00-inch hail in town in April 2026, an F5-rated tornado clipping NW Hillsboro in 1990), wind/hail roof endorsements and adequate replacement-cost dwelling limits are central for homeowners here. The economy leans on Tabor College, USD 410, and ag manufacturers like Hillsboro Industries and Cooperative Grain and Supply, so commercial property, workers-comp, and farm/grain coverage are core local lines. Nearby Marion Reservoir and the town's 1993 flood-damage history (which forced rail-line abandonment) make boat/RV and flood/flash-flood coverage worth a serious look.
Population: 2,732 (2020)
Major local employers & who's hiring
- Cooperative Grain and Supply — store
- Co-Op Grain & Supply — food
Local Hillsboro businesses
A few businesses that call Hillsboro home — independent of our agency.
- AG Service Inc — ag-commercial
- Bomgaars — ag-commercial
- Cooperative Grain and Supply — ag-commercial
- Co-Op Grain & Supply — ag-commercial
- Cenex — c-store
- Casey's — c-store
- Dale's Supermarket — c-store
- Great Plains Federal Credit Union — financial
- Hillsboro Industries — trucking
- Container Services Inc — trucking
- Jost Fabricating — trucking
- Circle D Corporation — trucking
Local facts that shape your coverage
- Hillsboro is the most populous city in Marion County, with a 2020 census population of 2,732. — Small but stable trade-area population; the agency's home, auto, and small-commercial book scales to this size.
- The largest employers in Hillsboro are education-related — Tabor College (a private Mennonite college) and Unified School District 410. — Institutional employers shape the local workforce and the demand for group/commercial and employee auto/home coverage.
- Hillsboro has a manufacturing and agricultural base including Hillsboro Industries (est. 1968), Circle D Manufacturing, and Cooperative Grain and Supply. — Manufacturing and grain operations drive commercial property, general liability, workers-comp, and farm coverage needs.
- The 2020 census counted 1,188 housing units in Hillsboro with a 15.6% vacancy rate. — A meaningful share of vacant/non-owner-occupied units points to landlord/vacant-dwelling and renters coverage opportunities.
- Hillsboro sits near Marion Reservoir, a recreation lake with multiple access coves (French Creek cove, Hillsboro cove) along US-56. — Lake recreation creates demand for boat, watercraft, and RV coverage among local residents.
- Heavy flood damage in 1993 led to abandonment of the railroad line through Hillsboro. — Documented flash-flood history supports recommending flood coverage, which standard home policies exclude.
- On April 23, 2026, Hillsboro recorded 1.00-inch hail, with 1.75-inch hail 4 miles east and baseball-size hail elsewhere in Marion County, per the National Weather Service Wichita. — Recent damaging hail underscores the value of wind/hail coverage and replacement-cost roof endorsements.
- During the March 1990 Central US tornado outbreak, a tornado clipped the northwestern portion of Hillsboro; NWS surveyors rated damage in Marion County (near Goessel) at extreme F5 intensity. — Violent-tornado history justifies adequate dwelling replacement-cost limits and additional-living-expense coverage.
Local figures compiled from public sources: en.wikipedia.org · weather.gov · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org. Estimates — verify current details with the original source.
Insurance requirements in Kansas
Kansas is a no-fault state: along with liability, drivers must carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP), which pays your own medical costs regardless of who caused the crash. Kansas also sits in the heart of Tornado Alley, so hail and wind coverage is a real consideration for homes, farms, and businesses. We compare Kansas-admitted carriers to match those requirements to the right price. Verify current state minimums with the Kansas Insurance Department.
Hillsboro, KS insurance — common questions
How much does insurance cost in Hillsboro, KS?
Rates in Hillsboro and Marion County depend on your home, vehicles, business, and the coverage you choose. As an independent agency we shop 80+ carriers to find your best price — start a quote or call 573-594-5148 for a real number.
Do you write insurance in Hillsboro?
Yes. InsureToday24 (BNW Services LLC) is a licensed local agency serving Hillsboro and all of KS — home, auto, farm, business, life, and more.
Can I get a quote in Hillsboro today?
Absolutely. You can buy simple lines online in minutes, or book a quick consult — in person, over Zoom, or by phone — and we'll get you covered fast.