South Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Hill City is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 699. Residents earn $85,714 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hill City receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Hill City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hill City is $85,714, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hill City is $246,700, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Hill City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches, including 66.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,714 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,809 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,580 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 421 |
| County GDP | $398M |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,846 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.78% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| Census Median | $246,700 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $456,307 |
| $/Sq Ft | $317 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,846 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.78% |
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,543/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.4 inches |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 66.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,082 ft (1,549 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9318°N, 103.5687°W |
| County FIPS | 46033 |
Winner: Republican by 45.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.1% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 534/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |