At a Glance
Median Income
$93,864
$31,032 per capita
Home Value
$226,700
Zillow: $247,836
Violent Crime
393/100K
2,724/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Hilham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hilham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hilham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hilham residents earn a median household income of $93,864 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,032. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 469 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hilham is $226,700 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,836. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Hilham reports 393 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,724/100K.
Education
11.0% of adults in Hilham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hilham has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population317
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,864
Per Capita$31,032
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$812M
Avg Weekly Wage$892
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,700
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$247,836
Housing Units117
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent393/100K
Property2,724/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,014 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hilham was founded in 1797.
The median home in Hilham was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.