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Hill City, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
543
Population
489/sq mi density
$39,583
Median Income
$21,648 per capita
$102,900
Home Value
$179,426 Zillow
$878
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
171
Violent Crime/100K
3,077 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,900 home value, $878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
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 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 10°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Hill City has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").