At a Glance
Median Income
$67,393
$35,539 per capita
Home Value
$184,800
Zillow: $259,707
Median Rent
$962/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17.4% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hills residents earn a median household income of $67,393 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,539. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hills is $184,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,707. Median rent is $962/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
19.1% of adults in Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hills has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population834
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,324/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,393
Per Capita$35,539
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,800
Rent$962
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$259,707
Housing Units350
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,486 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hills was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.