At a Glance
Median Income
$32,279
$28,717 per capita
Home Value
$112,000
Zillow: $129,799
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Hillsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillsville residents earn a median household income of $32,279 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,717. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,253 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsville is $112,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,799. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).
Education
11.4% of adults in Hillsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population459
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$32,279
Per Capita$28,717
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$993
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,000
Rent
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$129,799
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,041/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation1,142 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+89.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband69.6%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.