Hill City
Residents
Population |
948 (within City limits/ approx. 3,500 in surrounding area) |
Median Age |
37.9 |
Male Population |
51.2% |
Female Population |
48.8% |
Number of Households |
394 (within City limits) |
Owner Occupied Housing Units |
62.9% |
Median Household Income |
$29,436 |
South Dakota’s revised personal income for 2011 increased 12.8% during 2010, resulting in the highest growth rate of all 50 states in 2011. Personal income on a national scale grew 5.2% over the same time period. Over the past 3 years (2008-2011), the average annual growth of SD’s personal income was 4.2%, ranking second of all states. The national average was 1.3%
Hill City Business & Economy
LEADING EMPLOYERS:
- Black Hills Institute of Geological Research
- Paleontological
- Forest Service
- Government
- Hill City District School System
- Education
- Krull’s Market
- Retail
- Palmer Gulch/KOA Campground
- Tourism
- Prairie Berry Winery
- Winery
- Rushmore Forest Products
- Lumber Mill
LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS:
Percentage of Workers Organized: |
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Is this a “Right to Work” state? - YES
South Dakota nonfarm employment levels show a year-over-year growth with an increase of 0.7% (November 2012 compared to November 2011). Sectors showing this growth include financial activities (+3.6%), manufacturing (+3.6%), leisure and hospitality (+2.45), education and health services (+1.8%)
UNEMPLOYMENT
The unemployment rate in South Dakota was the third lowest in the nation in November 2012 at 4.4%. This is compared to the U.S. unemployment rate of 7.7% in November 2012.
TAXATION:
Sales Tax: |
State |
4% |
Local |
2% |
BBB |
1% |
Real Property Tax: |
Total Millage |
35.82 |
Assessment Ratio |
96% |
Effective Rate Period |
2% |
State Income Tax: |
None 0% |
UTILITIES:
Water/Waste Water |
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Electric |
- Black Hills Energy Power & Light
- Black Hills Power Coop
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Propane |
- Nelson’s Oil and Gas
- Custer Gas Service
- McGas Service
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Telecommunications |
- Century Link
- Golden West Communications
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GOVERNMENT:
Mayor, City Council, City Administrator
CLIMATE:
Average Winter temperature |
29 degrees |
Average Summer temperature |
64 degrees |
Average Annual rainfall |
21 inches |
Average Annual snowfall |
52 inches |
MUNICIPAL SERVICES:
Sheriff’s Office |
3 |
Fire Department |
30 Volunteers |
Fire Insurance Rating |
Class 5 in town | 8A out-of-town |
Hill City Emergency Services |
Yes |
Fire and EMS Ambulance |
Yes |
Search and Rescue Air Ambulance |
Yes |
City Zoning Ordinance |
Yes |
County Zoning Ordinance |
Yes |
HEALTH CARE:
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT & CHILDCARE:
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS:
COMMERCIAL SERVICES: