The Town FilesHillman, Michigan
Village in Montmorency County · population 605 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $87,000
- Household income
- $36,823
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 41.8
Hillman is a village of 605 people in Montmorency County, Michigan. The median home is worth $87,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns, quieter than 91% of Michigan towns.
How Hillman ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hillman is worth $87,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $36,823, which is more affordable than 80% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $434 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hillman | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $434 | $955 |
| Median household income | $36,823 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.5% | — |
Who lives in Hillman
| People | Hillman | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 17.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 88.8% |
Weather in Hillman
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 9.8°F. About 32.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.5 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 193 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hillman since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 18, 2007 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 18, 2007.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 27, 1990.
Severe weather in Montmorency County since 1996
Montmorency County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Montmorency County
Montmorency County had 2,050 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,365 a year. Unemployment was 7.5% in 2023; in Hillman itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Hillman
2 public schools with 420 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillman Community JrSr High School | 6-12 | 232 | 16.6 |
| Hillman Elementary School | PK-5 | 188 | 13.4 |
Towns near Hillman
- Hillman, MI5.4 mi · 2,009 people · home $132,200
- Green, MI6.3 mi · 1,117 people · home $167,100
- Rust, MI9.6 mi · 519 people · home $173,500
- Avery, MI10.5 mi · 662 people · home $174,600
- Long Rapids, MI12.0 mi · 977 people · home $134,100
- Atlanta, MI13.5 mi · 720 people · home $100,200
- Montmorency, MI13.7 mi · 1,016 people · home $213,600
- Wilson, MI13.9 mi · 1,972 people · home $165,400
Hillman questions
Is Hillman, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hillman scores better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns and quieter than 91%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Hillman?
The median owner-occupied home in Hillman is valued at $87,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,823, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $434 a month.
What is the weather like in Hillman?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 9.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.0 inches of precipitation a year and 74.5 inches of snow.
Does Hillman get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hillman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 18, 2007. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)