Hillman TownshipMN
A town of 425, settled in 1895.
Is Hillman Township a good place to live?
Hillman Township’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 5 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Hillman Township. Hillman Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
425 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hillman Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hillman Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hillman Township.
Most of Hillman Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.7 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Hillman Township for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Hillman Township has added 24 jobs, to 113 in 2023. Hillman Township’s median household income is $64,000, where Minnesota’s towns sit at $90,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000.
| Hillman Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Hillman Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Hillman Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Hillman Township is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Minnesota and the rest of the country, more of Hillman Township’s adults have high blood pressure
39% of adults have high blood pressure in Hillman Township. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Hillman Township. 38% of adults have obesity in Hillman Township.
| Hillman Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 23% | 25% |
| What stands out | Hillman Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Hillman Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Hillman Township has set aside 0.9% of its land for conservation
2.6 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Hillman Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Hillman Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.9% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Hillman Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hillman Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Hillman Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
98% of working residents leave Hillman Township for work
Where Hillman Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hillman Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Hillman Township is a township in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 384 at the 2000 census. Hillman Township was named for William F. Hillman, an early settler.
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- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,191 ft
Questions about Hillman Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hillman Township, MN a good place to live?
Hillman Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.