Hillman, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Presque Isle County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
750 Population 452/sq mi density
$41,000 Median Income $23,345 per capita
$93,200 Home Value $189,127 Zillow
$665 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,000 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,200 home value, $665/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillman, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,000
45% below
$23,345 per capita
Home Value
$93,200
67% below
Zillow: $189,127
Median Rent
$665/mo
43% below
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Hillman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hillman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
33%
Rent
57%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hillman residents earn a median household income of $41,000 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,345. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 347 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hillman is $93,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,127. Median rent is $665/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

11.5% of adults in Hillman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hillman has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population750
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,000
Per Capita$23,345
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$482M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,200
Rent$665
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$189,127
Housing Units424
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death7,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation745 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Hillman was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.