At a Glance
Median Income
$72,083
$34,953 per capita
Home Value
$204,800
Zillow: $260,796
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
12.1% smoking rate
How Hillrose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillrose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillrose a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillrose residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,953. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillrose is $204,800 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,796. Median rent is $1,363/month, with 43.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
21.7% of adults in Hillrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillrose has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population266
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$34,953
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,800
Rent$1,363
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$260,796
Housing Units118
Rent Burden43.8%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation4,169 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillrose was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.