At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$28,014 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $378,521
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
18.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,014. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillman is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,521. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
6.3% of adults in Hillman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillman has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population22
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$28,014
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$378,521
Housing Units15
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,313 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillman was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.