At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$23,622 per capita
Home Value
$61,900
Zillow: $104,556
Violent Crime
218/100K
3,305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Hilltop Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hilltop's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hilltop a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hilltop residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,622. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hilltop is $61,900 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,556. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Hilltop reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,305/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Hilltop hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hilltop has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population655
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density1,008/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$23,622
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,900
Rent
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$104,556
Housing Units191
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent218/100K
Property3,305/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,843 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hilltop was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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