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Hillcrest, IL

Village in Ogle County, Illinois.

Population

1,824

Land area

3.5sq mi

People per sq mi

514

ZIP codes

0

Hillcrest and its ZIP codes

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Hillcrest at a glance

  • Hillcrest is about 2.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $80,568, 3% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,200 (38% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,295 a month.

Local data for Hillcrest, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hillcrest, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$80,568

Poverty rate

9.6%

Median home value

$164,200

Median rent

$1,295/mo

Homeownership

82.3%

Bachelor's or higher

14.0%

Median age

37.8

Average commute

21.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (608), German Americans (346), Irish Americans (171).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ogle County. PPP loans are for Hillcrest.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,844

14,427 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,984

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$368M

FY 2026, $7,100 per person

Ogle County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hillcrest, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.8%
  • Carpooled2.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home12.0%

Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hillcrest, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

545

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

140

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 12°F

36.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hillcrest, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.1%

U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.1%

U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts

Cities near Hillcrest

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KingsCensus-designated place3 mi0.2
RochelleCity4.2 mi13.8
CrestonVillage6.4 mi1.1
HolcombCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.1
StewardVillage8.8 mi0.1
Monroe CenterVillage9.8 mi1.2
Davis JunctionVillage10 mi4.2
AshtonVillage10 mi0.7
Stillman ValleyVillage11 mi0.6
MaltaVillage11 mi0.6
LeeVillage14 mi0.2
OregonCity14 mi1.9
KirklandVillage14 mi1.2
New MilfordVillage14 mi2.7
ByronCity15 mi4.6
Franklin GroveVillage15 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hillcrest, IL in?
Hillcrest is in Ogle County, Illinois.
What is the population of Hillcrest, IL?
About 1,824 people live in Hillcrest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hillcrest?
Nearby places include Kings (3 mi), Rochelle (4.2 mi), Creston (6.4 mi), Holcomb (6.7 mi), Steward (8.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023