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Hillman, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
22 Population 35/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $28,014 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $350,704 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 2,663 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillman, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$28,014 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $350,704
Violent Crime
69/100K
82% below
2,663/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr

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
98%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillman a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 5.0% (39% 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 $350,704. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Hillman reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,663/100K.

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 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population22
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$28,014
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$350,704
Housing Units15
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent69/100K
Property2,663/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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
Broadband10.0%
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.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.