What are the schools like in Hillrose, CO?

School district data for Hillrose is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hillrose?

The median household income in Hillrose, CO is $45,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.8%.

What is the weather like in Hillrose, CO?

Hillrose has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.2 inches.

Hillrose, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hillrose, CO affordable or expensive?

Hillrose's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hillrose is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $201,100 and the median rent is $1,275 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hillrose, CO?

Hillrose has a violent crime rate of 154.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 959.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hillrose, CO a Good Place to Live?

Hillrose is a small town of 229 in Colorado, with a median household income of $45,313 and a 8.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Hillrose stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hillrose is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hillrose city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.7

Hillrose's overall cost of living index is 96.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hillrose costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hillrose, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$201,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,275	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hillrose's violent crime rate is 154.8 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

154.8 /100k

Property Crime

959.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Hillrose, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hillrose sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 91.2°F in July, with 15.7 inches of annual precipitation and 32.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hillrose, CO
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	91.2°F
Annual Precipitation	15.7"
Annual Snowfall	32.2"

Demographics

Metric	Hillrose, CO	National Avg
Population	229	—
Median Age	33.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Snyder, CO 4 mi Brush, CO 8 mi Merino, CO 14 mi Saddle Ridge, CO 15 mi Fort Morgan, CO 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Hillrose

Hillrose, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80733

Hillrose vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillrose, CO affordable or expensive?

Hillrose's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hillrose roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $201,100 and median rent is $1,275/month.

What is the crime rate in Hillrose, CO?

Hillrose's violent crime rate is 154.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 959.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hillrose?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hillrose, CO a good place to live?

Hillrose, CO has a population of 229, a median household income of $45,313, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hillrose?

Hillrose averages 41.7°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.7 inches with about 32.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hillrose?

Hillrose, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80733.

What is the population of Hillrose?

The population of Hillrose, Colorado is 229 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hillrose?

Key numbers for living in Hillrose: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $201,100, median household income $45,313, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hillrose side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.