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Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Nov. 07, 2017
Document And Entity Information Abstract    
Entity Registrant Name HAWTHORN BANCSHARES, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000893847  
Trading Symbol hwbk  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   5,800,688
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2017  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3