Hill City
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Hill City, Kansas is a small, friendly Midwestern town offering a peaceful rural lifestyle and a warm, tight-knit community atmosphere. Its historic downtown, scenic parks, and proximity to agricultural lands make it an ideal spot to experience small-town America. Visitors can expect a welcoming vibe and a glimpse into Kansas heartland living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
872
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.36°, -99.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,480
Local Cost
$840
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
65
English
95
Temperature
12.4°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.5°C
Record High
46.7°C
Record Low
-20.3°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
593 mm
Internet Speed
161 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
HLC
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.