At a Glance
Median Income
$81,875
$39,417 per capita
Home Value
$217,800
Zillow: $243,405
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
18.8% smoking rate
How Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hills a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hills residents earn a median household income of $81,875 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,417. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hills is $217,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,405. Median rent is $1,179/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
24.2% of adults in Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hills has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population892
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,875
Per Capita$39,417
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,800
Rent$1,179
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$243,405
Housing Units435
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation634 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations46
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hills was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.