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Hills and Dales, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Hills and Dales is a small town in Ohio with a population of 242. Residents earn $171,563 per year, which is 128% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
242 Population 781/sq mi density
$171,563 Median Income $133,281 per capita
$466,700 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$171,563 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$466,700 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $171,563
128% higher than US avg
Home Value $466,700
66% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 76.0%
126% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Hills and Dales Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population242
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$171,563
Per Capita$133,281
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$23,156M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$466,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units110
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Uninsured6.7%
Smoking13.0%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+76.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+40.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband95.0%
Libraries26

Is Hills and Dales a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hills and Dales receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Hills and Dales stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hills and Dales is $171,563, which is significantly higher than the national average — 128% above $75,149. This places Hills and Dales among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hills and Dales is $466,700, making it a premium housing market at 66% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Hills and Dales is a highly educated community — 76.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hills and Dales experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Hills and Dales has a population of 242 with a density of 781 people per square mile. The median age is 59.1 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.6%), with 3.3% Black.

Population

242
Total Population
781
People / sq mi
59.1yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hills and Dales vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.9%
7% above US avg
Spanish16.1%
20% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Hills and Dales vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hills and Dales is $171,563, which is 128% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Hills and Dales vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$171,563
128% above US avg
Per Capita Income$133,281
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$69,908

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,494
County GDP$23,156M

Business (County)

Restaurants795
Healthcare1,021
Retail1,180
Manufacturing464

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,911
69% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.3 min
Drive Alone67.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hills and Dales is $466,700, 66% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$466,700
66% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.8%
Housing Units110
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,911
69% above US avg
Effective Rate1.27%
In Hills and Dales, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.7% of residents lack health insurance. 13.0% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hills and Dales vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.0%
7% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.2%
Short Sleep35.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.7%
22% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits65.4%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access73.9%
Healthcare Facilities1,021
Hills and Dales has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall47.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density781/sq mi
Coordinates40.8291°N, 81.4440°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39151
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 76.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (126% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.9-point margin. 95.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%
D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 21.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+76.0%
126% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+40.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density781/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.0%
Public Libraries26
Healthcare Facilities1,021
Restaurants795
Retail Stores1,180

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.3 min
Drive Alone67.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.5%

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