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Hill County, Montana: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Hill County at 6.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 38% higher than the rate for Montana (4.4). Households here have a median income of $52,798 and the unemployment rate was 3.4% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 16,155 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Hill County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 124 violent and 489 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 6.1 per 1,000 people, is 38% higher than the Montana rate (4.4); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 28.3 per 1,000 (Montana: 17.8; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (83%).
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Hill County | Per 1,000 | Montana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 124 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 17 | 0.83 | 0.61 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.15 | 0.22 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 103 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 489 | 28.3 | 17.8 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 48 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 390 | 19.1 | 13.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 52 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (3 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Hill County?
The median household in Hill County earns $52,798 a year, 27% lower than the Montana median ($72,509). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $202,600, and the median rent is $776 a month. 13.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 7.8%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 242 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Hill County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,155 | 1,116,875 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $52,798 | $72,509 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $202,600 | $375,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $776 | $1,081 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.2% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 20.7% | 11.5% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1% | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 35.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 66.1% | 69.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.5 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.7% | 89.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.3% | 8.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Hill County?
Hill County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Hill County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
Hill County has 8 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 6 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Fresno Dam (111 ft) and Beaver Creek Reservoir Dam (108 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Disasters, air and water
Hill County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 2, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 2 of 339 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 9 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest).
Is there road construction in Hill County?
Montana does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Hill County is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Hill County?
Hill County has 17 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private school (2023-24) in federal school lists. 1 nursing home is certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 8 fire or EMS stations and 2 police or sheriff stations.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Hill County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Hill County: Rocky Boy's Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Hill County
Gun shops
8 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Hill County, plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bing N Bobs (Havre), Dunham's Sports (Havre), First Security Pawn (Havre), Leons Buy & Sell (Havre), North 40 Outfitters (Havre), R New Trading Post (Havre), Stan's Pawn Plus (Havre) and Walmart #4247 (Havre).
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map in Hill County: Montana Agency Liquor Store #26 (Havre).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Hill County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Hill County?
Hill County averaged 124 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 6.1 per 1,000 residents, 38% higher than the Montana rate (4.4). The property-crime rate was 28.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Hill County?
$52,798 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $72,509 for Montana and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Hill County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 242 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Hill County?
Hill County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
How many nursing homes are in Hill County?
1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Hill County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine County | 6,949 | 0.70 | $64,813 |
| Chouteau County | 5,906 | 1.9 | $58,218 |
| Liberty County | 1,952 | 1.3 | $57,857 |
More: Montana statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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