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Hill City, KS

Hill City, KS.

Population: 1,752 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$112,747
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+24.4%
5-year appreciation
+50.2%
10-year appreciation
+90.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$113,540
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.9 in
Annual snowfall
17.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Nicodemus National Historic Site (12 mi)
Nearest airport
Hill City Municipal Airport (HLC) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-2 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Median annual property tax
$2,080
Households with broadband internet
69.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
581
Average weekly wage
$934
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Health Care, Professional Services

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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