At a Glance
Median Income
$39,250
$14,161 per capita
Median Rent
$541/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
21.8%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
18.5% smoking rate
How Hiltonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hiltonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hiltonia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hiltonia residents earn a median household income of $39,250 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,161. The unemployment rate stands at 21.8% (506% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 295 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Education
7.3% of adults in Hiltonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hiltonia has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population475
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans24.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,250
Per Capita$14,161
Unemployment21.8%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$427M
Avg Weekly Wage$842
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$541
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$107,272
Housing Units152
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death15,035/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation165 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed226 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hiltonia was built in 1986.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 226 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.