Hill City, KS

Hill City, KS

At a Glance

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)

Is Hill City a Good Place to Live?

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 3.8% (6% 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 $108,317. 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.

Safety & Crime

Hill City reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,426/100K.

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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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