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Hill City, SD
City in Pennington County, South Dakota.
Population
834
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
636
ZIP codes
0
Hill City and its ZIP codes
Hill City at a glance
- Hill City is about 53 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,385, 27% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,200 (11% above South Dakota) and median rent is $1,345 a month.
Local data for Hill City, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hill City, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,385
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$286,200
Median rent
$1,345/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (201), Irish Americans (190), Norwegian Americans (100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pennington County. PPP loans are for Hill City.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,768
62,445 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,464
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $9,179 per person
How people get to work
Hill City, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hill City, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
3,274
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
253
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
22.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hill City, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Hill City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KeystoneTown | 8 mi | 3 |
| CusterCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Johnson SidingCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| Colonial Pine HillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 15.3 |
| BlackhawkCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.7 |
| HermosaTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Rapid CityCity | 20 mi | 56 |
| SummersetCity | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| Wonderland HomesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| PringleTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| PiedmontCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.8 |
| Rapid ValleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.4 |
| FairburnTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| Ashland HeightsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.9 |
| Box ElderCity | 29 mi | 14.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hill City, SD in?
- Hill City is in Pennington County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Hill City, SD?
- About 834 people live in Hill City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hill City?
- Nearby places include Keystone (8 mi), Custer (11 mi), Johnson Siding (13 mi), Colonial Pine Hills (13 mi), Blackhawk (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023