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Elk Viewing Sleigh Ride - Thunder Bay Resort, Hillman MI (25020017889)
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Elk Viewing Sleigh Ride - Thunder Bay Resort, Hillman MI (24757004284) · Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan, CC BY-SA 2.0

Hillman, Michigan

Hillman is a village of 812 people in Alpena County, Michigan.

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Population812 +27.3% since 2019
CountyAlpena County
Elevation804 ft 245 m
Land area1.7 sq mi
ZIP code49746
Nearest airportAlpena County Regional Airport (APN) 16 mi

Why visit Hillman

Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Tiger Paw Park Playground.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 9°F.

About Hillman

Hillman is a village in Alpena and Montmorency counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 605 as of the 2020 census. Nearly all of the village is located within Hillman Township (Montmorency County), with only a small portion extending into Green Township (Alpena County).

From the Wikipedia article Hillman, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Tiger Paw Park Playground

Playground

Located within Hillman's Tournament Park

811 East Progress Street, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-3096

Emerick Park

Park · 0.6 mi

351 South State Street, Hillman

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Tournament Park

Park

811 East Progress Street, Hillman

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Restaurants and cafes6

The Clubhouse Grill

Restaurant · 0.6 mi

27800 M-32, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-4924

Charly O's Pizzeria

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi

131 North State Street, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-3362

VanPamel's Hometown Diner

Restaurant · American, Burger, Coffee Shop, Pancake · 0.6 mi

14962 State Street, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-4813

Chauncey's Pub

Bar and pub · 0.4 mi

121 North State Street, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-3282

Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.6 mi

27400 M-32, Hillman

Mo-Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-2218

Dairy Queen

Fast food · Ice Cream

401 North State Street, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1 989-742-4022

Where to stay4

Thunder Bay Resort

Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi

27800 M-32, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1-800-729-9375

Hillman Motel

Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi

14917 State Street, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-4123

Thunder Bay Resort RV Park

Campground · 0.6 mi

27800 M-32, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1 800 729 9375

Emerick Park Campground

Campground · 0.6 mi

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-4751

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Churches and places of worship7

Hillman Free Methodist Church (Closed)

Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi

331 West Third Street, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-4025

Hillman United Methodist Church

Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi

111 Maple Street, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-3014

Saint Augustine Church

Church · Catholic · 0.5 mi

24138 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-4542

Calvary Episcopal Church

Church

330 North State Street, Hillman

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Community Baptist Church

Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi

15864 State Street, Hillman

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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 0.5 mi

24640 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hillman

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Lighthouse Fellowship Church

Church · 0.5 mi

24400 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hillman

Open in Google Maps · +1-989-742-4137

History

Hillman was the county seat of Montmorency County from 1881 until the removal of the county seat to Atlanta in 1891.

From the History section of Hillman, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Shopping2

Gas and EV charging2

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Schools, colleges and libraries4

Healthcare1

  • Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Incorporated

    Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi

    15774 State Street, Hillman

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Map of Hillman

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.9 in of rainFebruary: 1.5 in of rainMarch: 1.8 in of rainApril: 3.0 in of rainMay: 3.0 in of rainJune: 3.2 in of rainJuly: 3.3 in of rainAugust: 3.2 in of rainSeptember: 3.3 in of rainOctober: 3.5 in of rainNovember: 2.2 in of rainDecember: 1.9 in of rainJanuary: 26°FFebruary: 29°FMarch: 40°FApril: 53°FMay: 67°FJune: 76°FJuly: 80°FAugust: 79°FSeptember: 71°FOctober: 57°FNovember: 43°FDecember: 32°FJanuary: 10°FFebruary: 9°FMarch: 16°FApril: 29°FMay: 40°FJune: 50°FJuly: 55°FAugust: 53°FSeptember: 45°FOctober: 36°FNovember: 28°FDecember: 19°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan26°F10°F1.9 in
Feb29°F9°F1.5 in
Mar40°F16°F1.8 in
Apr53°F29°F3.0 in
May67°F40°F3.0 in
Jun76°F50°F3.2 in
Jul80°F55°F3.3 in
Aug79°F53°F3.2 in
Sep71°F45°F3.3 in
Oct57°F36°F3.5 in
Nov43°F28°F2.2 in
Dec32°F19°F1.9 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlanta (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$36,823median household income
$87,000median home value
$434median monthly rent
41.8median age
12.9%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
66.4%of homes are owner-occupied
17.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1824%18 to 3419%35 to 6435%65 and over21%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Alpena County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.

  • 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2025-07-22: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.

  • Atlanta 13 mi west, about 22 min by car
  • Alpena 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
  • Lewiston 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
  • Rogers City 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
  • Ossineke 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
  • Onaway 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
  • Presque Isle Harbor 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
  • Mio 31 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
  • Gaylord 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
  • Indian River 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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