At a Glance
Home Value
$167,200
Zillow: $364,683
Violent Crime
107/100K
3,177/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Hillsdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillsdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillsdale a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsdale is $167,200 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,683. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Hillsdale reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,177/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Hillsdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsdale has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population115
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans87.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$32,586
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,031
Housing
Home Value$167,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$364,683
Housing Units95
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property3,177/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation909 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillsdale was built in 1969.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
48.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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