Hill City, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
543 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$597 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$564 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Aitkin County
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Aitkin County
5
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 8
Feb 1 7 14
Mar 1 7 26
Apr 2 3 41
May 2 0 54
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 2 1 44
Nov 1 8 28
Dec 1 10 13

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 7, MN State House District 7A, MN
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Schools

Hill City Middle School
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Hill City Senior High
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Hill City Elementary
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Northland Secondary
16 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Itasca Community College
18 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Hibbing Community College
44 miles, E • 1.9 star
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
53 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Leech Lake Tribal College
57 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Riverwood Healthcare Center
32 miles, SW • 5 star
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
38 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Range Regional Airport
45 miles, E • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
48 miles, SW • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
67 miles, SE • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
73 miles, NW • 1 star
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