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Hill City, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Custer County County
Hill City, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Hill City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hill City residents earn a median household income of $85,714 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,809. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hill City is $246,700 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,307. Median rent is $933/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Hill City reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,007/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Hill City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hill City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.