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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 59.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,275 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9852°N, 93.5950°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Aitkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in |
Hill City has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 8°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.7").