Hill TownshipNE
A town of 772.
Is Hill Township a good place to live?
32% of residents live below the poverty line in Hill Township, above both Nebraska’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 57 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Hill Township. The biggest park or preserve is Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area, at 252 acres. Hill Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
772 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hill Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hill 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 Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hill Township.
About two in five of Hill Township’s working residents commute to Santee
43% of Hill Township’s working residents work right in town. The average trip to work in Hill Township is 17 minutes. The top destinations are Santee (43%), Union Township (10%) and Yankton (9%).
| Hill Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 43% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Hill Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Isanti Community School. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isanti Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 120 | D− |
| Isanti High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 39 | D− |
NCES · EDFacts
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Santee Sioux Recreation Park | 1 mi | 31 |
| 2. Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area | — | 252 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Hill Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Hill Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a lower July high than Hill Township.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Hill Township stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with more of its adults who have diabetes
14% of Hill Township adults have diabetes. Only 3 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Hill Township. 41% of Hill Township adults have obesity.
| Hill Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 28% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Hill Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82% | 77.5% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.4% | 3.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Hill Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Hill Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hill Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Hill Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Every workday, about 272 people come to Hill Township for work
Where Hill Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hill Township
Township in Nebraska, United States
Hill Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 761 at the 2020 census. A 2023 estimate placed the township's population at 763. The Village of Santee is located within the Township.
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- Area
- 78 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,709 ft
Questions about Hill Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hill Township, NE a good place to live?
Hill Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.