Hollister is a city in Taney County, Missouri, United States.

[5] Melinda Fortner settled in Hollister in the early 1880s, after establishing a claim on a 120-acre tract of land in 1867.

Hollister is part of the Branson, Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area.

There were 2,199 housing units at an average density of 329.2 per square mile (127.1/km2).

30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Jefferson Lines.