Personal loans in Hill City, MN

A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Hill City sits on the Minnesota side of that line.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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In Hill City, one of 853 Census places in Minnesota, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. With 609 residents, Hill City outranks about 48% of the communities in Minnesota. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Hill City down by about 0.8%. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Hill City loan. The closest larger place is La Prairie, MN about 18 miles away.

Hill City by the numbers

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Minnesota rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

How a Hill City personal loan is priced

A Hill City personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 609 residents. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Hill City. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Hill City loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Hill City's place among Minnesota's 853 places

Within Minnesota, Hill City holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 446th-largest share among 853 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Hill City stands 442nd among Minnesota's 853 places — roughly the 48th percentile. By density, at about 547 people per square mile, it ranks 455th in Minnesota. Within 50 miles sit 29 smaller Census places, alongside the 21 that are larger.

Hill City on the map

Hill City's land area is about 1.1 square miles; a further 0.24 square miles is water. Spread across it are roughly 547 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Minneapolis, is roughly 141 miles away. Within 50 miles of Hill City there are 21 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 29 smaller Census places.

Minnesota rules behind a Hill City personal loan

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Minnesota, and so for Hill City's roughly 609 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMinnesota Department of Commerce (commissioner of commerce)
Source says: ""Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce"
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16
Payday ability-to-repay requirementRequired for payday loans with an APR above 36% (Minn. Stat. § 47.603)
Source says: "This section applies to all payday loans with an annual percentage rate that exceeds 36 percent."
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)6% per year legal rate of interest; a different rate may be contracted for in writing (Minn. Stat. § 334.01)
Source says: "The interest for any legal indebtedness shall be at the rate of $6 upon $100 for a year"
Minnesota Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

Lender access in Hill City

Hill City is moderately settled, with about 547 people per square mile and 21 larger places within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Minnesota reach Hill City's 609 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is La Prairie, MN about 18 miles away.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Hill City if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Hill City is the same as anywhere in Minnesota.
What loan size can I expect in Hill City?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Hill City?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Hill City cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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