Hilltop is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 958 at the 2020 census. The city is a small enclave within the city of Columbia Heights and consists of 16 city blocks. Minnesota State Highway 65 (Central Avenue) serves as a main route, running on the town's eastern edge. Most of Hilltop's residents live in the 263 mobile homes across four trailer parks within the city's borders. Hilltop is one of only two incorporated cities in Minnesota that consist primarily of manufactured housing; the second is another Twin Cities suburb, Landfall.

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Area code763

Living in Hilltop

Work & commute in Hilltop

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Most working residents leave Hilltop for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Minneapolis (30%), St. Paul (7%) and Fridley (5%). Half commute less than 7 miles.

Minneapolis

30%

St. Paul

Fridley

Maple Grove

0%Work in townlive and work in Hilltop 7 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 640Jobs based herea job hub

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Health in Hilltop

Health Grade C

Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 55% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Minnesota

3better than MN·18worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▲ 2▼ 7 close Habits 3▼ 1 close Care 5▼ 2 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.1%Fewer adults who have had cancerMN 8.5% · better 18.4%Fewer adults with arthritisMN 22.3% · better 16.8%More uninsured adultsMN 7.5% · worse

Care nearby

North Memorial Health HospitalRobbinsdale · 5.4 mi · ER

Axis Family ClinicMinneapolis · 1.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hilltop · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hilltop →

Natural hazards in Hilltop

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Hilltop flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 11 declared for Anoka County

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hilltop →

Climate in Hilltop

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Hilltop has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

80° / 60°Summer

57° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Hilltop get?About 54 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 12, with the last in spring around Apr 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hilltop →

Schools in Hilltop

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School Grade C-

The public schools Hilltop’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 76% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictColumbia Heights Public School DistSchools3

Valley View Elementary DElementary · Grades PK–5 · 568 students Columbia Academy DMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 719 students Columbia Academy Anchor ProgramMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 6 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.