Minnesota
Hill City is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 543. Residents earn $39,583 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hill City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hill City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hill City is $39,583, 47% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Hill City is $102,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hill City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,583 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,648 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $917 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,457 |
| Unemployment | 9.2% |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 476 |
| County GDP | $674M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.40% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $102,900 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,426 |
| Census Median Rent | $878 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 38.1% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.40% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,648/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.9 inches |
| 16% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,275 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9852°N, 93.5950°W |
| County FIPS | 27001 |
Winner: Republican by 30.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.4% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |