At a Glance
Median Income
$49,899
$32,264 per capita
Home Value
$89,300
Zillow: $111,499
Median Rent
$729/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.6% smoking rate
How Hill City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hill City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hill City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hill City residents earn a median household income of $49,899 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,264. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 113 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hill City is $89,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,499. Median rent is $729/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
26.5% of adults in Hill City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hill City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,536
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,899
Per Capita$32,264
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$186M
Avg Weekly Wage$865
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,300
Rent$729
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$111,499
Housing Units813
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain21.5 in/yr
Elevation2,176 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute9 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hill City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.