Hill City, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
543 Population 489/sq mi density
$39,583 Median Income $21,648 per capita
$102,900 Home Value $190,104 Zillow
$878 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 17.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,900 home value, $878/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hill City, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,583
47% below
$21,648 per capita
Home Value
$102,900
63% below
Zillow: $190,104
Median Rent
$878/mo
25% below
38.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
378% above
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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)

Income
53%
Home Value
37%
Rent
75%
Poverty
176%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
478%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hill City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $39,583 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,648. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hill City is $102,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,104. Median rent is $878/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

15.5% of adults in Hill City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hill City has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population543
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$39,583
Per Capita$21,648
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,900
Rent$878
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$190,104
Housing Units382
Rent Burden38.1%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain27.7 in/yr
Elevation1,275 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hill City was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.