Hill City, SD GIS Map
Hill City is a city in Pennington County, South Dakota, with a population of about 948. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Pennington County
- Population
- 948
- Elevation
- 4,979 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.9328, -103.5732
- ZIP code
- 57745
- Land area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Hill City, SD
Hill City is the oldest existing city in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 872 at the 2020 census, but as of 2024, the population is now over 1,000. Hill City is located 26 miles (42 km) southwest of Rapid City on U.S. Highway 16 and on U.S. Route 385 that connects Deadwood to Hot Springs. Hill City is known as the "Heart of the Hills", a distinction derived from its proximity to both the geographical center of the Black Hills, and the local tourist destinations. Near Hill City, there is a monumental peak dating back hundreds of years. Black Elk Peak was once on reservation lands where many Native people used to hunt and gather but they also used it as a prayer location.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Hill City
- Keystone, SD8 mi
- Custer, SD12 mi
- Rapid City, SD20 mi
- Box Elder, SD28 mi
- Lead, SD31 mi
- Deadwood, SD32 mi
- Sturgis, SD33 mi
- Hot Springs, SD35 mi
Other Cities in Pennington County
GIS Data for Hill City, SD
The Hill City map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Hill City without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Hill City Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
834
Households
280
Median household income
$95,385
Median age
34.2 years
Median home value
$286,200
Median gross rent
$1,345/mo
Owner-occupied homes
73.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
Below poverty level
2.6%
Land area
1.3 sq mi
Population density
636 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Hill City
Hill City Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
948
April 2020 (estimates base)
873
July 2024 estimate
937
Change 2010-2020
-7.9%
Change 2020-2024
+7.3%
Photos of Hill City
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Hill City. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Soils of Hill City
General soil map unit at the city center: Virkula-Rock outcrop-Pactola-Buska
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 10.9 cm
- Typical slope
- 28%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 2 cm
Soil Components
- Rock outcrop25%
- Pactola24%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Buska13%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Buska10%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Pactola10%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Virkula8%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Hill City
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Hill City, Sd weather station, elevation 4,946 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 83°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 10°F
Annual precipitation
22.4 in
Annual snowfall
66.6 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 41 | 49 | 56 | 65 | 75 | 83 | 82 | 74 | 60 | 49 | 41 |
| Avg low °F | 10 | 10 | 19 | 26 | 37 | 45 | 51 | 48 | 38 | 28 | 18 | 10 |
| Precip. in | 0.40 | 0.65 | 1.12 | 2.46 | 4.15 | 3.43 | 3.55 | 2.34 | 1.54 | 1.65 | 0.59 | 0.49 |
| Snow in | 6.1 | 8.7 | 11.6 | 13.8 | 4.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 7.0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Hill City
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Pennington County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 78.6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Hill City FAQ
What county is Hill City in?
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Hill City, South Dakota is located in Pennington County.
What is the population of Hill City?
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Hill City has a population of about 948, making it the number 23 of the 25 South Dakota cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Hill City?
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The elevation of Hill City is approximately 4,979 feet (1,518 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Hill City?
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The ZIP code for Hill City is 57745.
What time zone is Hill City in?
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Hill City is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Hill City from Pierre?
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Hill City is about 163 miles from Pierre, the capital of South Dakota, in a straight line.
How far is Hill City from Sioux Falls?
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Hill City is about 343 miles from Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Hill City?
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Cities near Hill City include Keystone, SD (8 miles); Custer, SD (12 miles); Rapid City, SD (20 miles); Box Elder, SD (28 miles); Lead, SD (31 miles).
Local notes for Hill City, SD
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