Electricity rates in South Hill, Washington
South Hill, WA ranks 3 of 44 Washington cities for the fewest households under $35,000 (9.1%). South Hill, Washington has 68,161 residents in 22,789 households; 49.9% heat with electricity.
South Hill is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe South Hill as the Bureau draws it.
South Hill on the map
Pierce County, with South Hill marked
Who lives in South Hill: income, cars, homes
In South Hill, WA, 2,071 of 22,789 households earn under $35,000, 4,596 $35,000-$75,000, 8,848 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,274 $150,000 or more. In South Hill, WA, 565 households own no vehicle and 17,522 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. South Hill, WA homes: 19,100 have 3+ bedrooms, 880 none or one, median 6.3 rooms. 4,659 residents of South Hill, WA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.4. In South Hill, WA, 2,931 of 5,960 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 8,611 households moved in since 2018 and 2,816 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Of 33,244 workers in South Hill, WA, 4,474 work from home, 25,072 drive alone, 517 ride transit and 213 walk.
Household income in South Hill, WA
| South Hill, WA | Value | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill, WA, households under $35,000 | 9.1% | 42 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, households $150,000 or more | 31.9% | 11 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, residents below poverty | 6.9% | 36 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, median age | 34.4 | 38 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 81.6% | 4 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, households without a vehicle | 2.5% | 41 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, households with 2+ vehicles | 76.9% | 4 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, workers at home | 13.5% | 21 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, cost-burdened renters | 49.2% | 31 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, moved in since 2018 | 37.8% | 28 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, moved in before 2000 | 12.4% | 31 of 44 |
Who supplies South Hill
Pierce County lists 7 utilities for South Hill, WA (68,161 residents): homes pay 8.32 to 14.63 cents per kWh, about $79 to $140 a month at 955 kWh, 0.9% to 1.5% of the $109,235 South Hill median income. Pierce County page.
Facts about South Hill
- Residents of South Hill, WA, ACS 2023
- 68,16119 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in South Hill, WA
- $109,23512 of 44 of those cities
- Households in South Hill, WA
- 22,7892.99 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in South Hill, WA
- 72.8%16,600 owners and 6,189 renter households
- Housing units in South Hill, WA
- 23,398609 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in South Hill, WA
- 49.9%11,378 of 22,789 homes
- Land area of South Hill, WA
- 18.6 sq mi3,667.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in South Hill, WA
- 0.9% to 1.5%at 955 kWh a month over the $109,235 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of South Hill, WA
- 0NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 0.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in South Hill, WA
- 19974,672 of 23,398 homes (20.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in South Hill, WA
- $493,800$1,916 gross rent a month, 4.66% of value a year
Housing and heating in South Hill
South Hill, WA: 4,672 of 23,398 homes were built before 1980 and 10,206 in 2000 or later. South Hill, WA has 17,400 detached houses, 2,360 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,149 mobile homes.
Age of homes in South Hill, WA
% of homes by decade built, South Hill, WA
- 1pre-40
- 040s
- 250s
- 460s
- 1370s
- 1780s
- 1990s
- 2700s
- 1510s
- 220+
Heating fuel in South Hill, WA
| South Hill, WA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill, WA, median year built | 1997 | 1985 | +12 years | 4 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, built before 1980 | 20.0% | 43.0% | -23.0 points | 41 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, built 2000 or later | 43.6% | 28.0% | +15.7 points | 4 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, detached houses | 74.4% | 65.6% | +8.7 points | 5 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 10.1% | 17.8% | -7.7 points | 40 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, mobile homes | 4.9% | 4.8% | +0.1 points | 12 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, renter households | 27.2% | 35.2% | -8.0 points | 41 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, median home value | $493,800 | $484,400 | +$9,400 | 23 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, median gross rent a month | $1,916 | $1,722 | +$194 | 12 of 44 |
| South Hill, WA, people per household | 2.98 | 2.60 | +0.38 | 4 of 44 |
Outage risk around South Hill
South Hill, WA: no NWS wind or tornado report within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025.
Cost of living with electricity in South Hill
South Hill, WA: 22,789 households at $1,208 a year per home for electricity (Pierce County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $27.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,696 a year per household.
| Group in South Hill, WA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of South Hill, WA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill, WA, all households | 22,789 | $1,208 | $27.5 million | 1.11% |
| South Hill, WA, homeowners | 16,600 | $1,405 | $23.3 million | 1.29% |
| South Hill, WA, renters | 6,189 | $850 | $5.3 million | 0.78% |
Analyst note on South Hill
South Hill, WA counts 68,161 residents in 22,789 households, on 18.6 square miles. Household income in South Hill, WA is $109,235; 16,600 of its 22,789 households own. 11,378 of the 22,789 occupied homes in South Hill, WA heat with electricity.
South Hill, WA has 23,398 housing units, 609 of them vacant or seasonal. South Hill, WA ranks 4 of 44 Washington cities for the newest homes (median year built 1997). South Hill, WA ranks 4 of 44 Washington cities for the lowest share of renters (27%).
South Hill, WA ranks 4 of 44 Washington cities for the fewest households without a vehicle (2.5%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, South Hill
Compare South Hill with nearby cities
| City near South Hill, WA | Distance from South Hill | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill, WA (this page) | 0 mi | 68,161 | $109,235 | 1997 | $493,800 | 0 | 13.5% |
| Puyallup, WA | 4.0 mi north | 42,642 (-25,519) | $95,639 (-$13,596) | 1986 (-11 yr) | $507,000 (+$13,200) | 0 (+0) | 10.7% (-2.8 pts) |
| Graham, WA | 6.0 mi south | 35,090 (-33,071) | $115,501 (+$6,266) | 2000 (+3 yr) | $472,800 (-$21,000) | 0 (+0) | 10.5% (-3.0 pts) |
| Spanaway, WA | 6.7 mi west | 34,322 (-33,839) | $94,028 (-$15,207) | 1990 (-7 yr) | $401,000 (-$92,800) | 0 (+0) | 8.7% (-4.8 pts) |
| Parkland, WA | 7.3 mi west | 39,174 (-28,987) | $71,829 (-$37,406) | 1980 (-17 yr) | $382,700 (-$111,100) | 1 (+1) | 7.0% (-6.5 pts) |
| Lakewood, WA | 11.8 mi west | 63,034 (-5,127) | $70,524 (-$38,711) | 1974 (-23 yr) | $420,500 (-$73,300) | 1 (+1) | 7.1% (-6.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in South Hill
| ZIP area touching South Hill, WA | Share of the ZIP's land inside South Hill | Share of South Hill's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 98374 (South Hill, WA) | 59.5% | 52.4% |
| 98375 (South Hill, WA) | 49.2% | 25.6% |
| 98373 (South Hill, WA) | 39.5% | 20.0% |
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Questions on South Hill
South Hill: what is the electricity rate?
South Hill, WA has no price of its own; its 68,161 residents are served by one of 7 utilities, and a 955 kWh month costs $79 to $140.
South Hill: how does it rank among Washington cities?
South Hill, WA: rank 19 of 44 by its 68,161 residents, rank 12 of 44 by $109,235 median income.
South Hill: how many homes heat with electricity?
South Hill, WA: 11,378 of 22,789 occupied homes, 49.9%; Pierce County 58.8%.
South Hill: how much income goes to electricity?
At 955 kWh a month, 0.9% to 1.5% of the $109,235 median income in South Hill, WA.
South Hill: damaging storms reported nearby?
0 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of South Hill, WA, 2015 to 2025, 0.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in South Hill?
South Hill, WA: median home built 1997; 4,672 of 23,398 homes (20.0%) predate 1980, 17,400 are detached and 2,360 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in South Hill, WA earn under $35,000?
2,071 of 22,789, against 7,274 at $150,000 or more.
How many South Hill, WA households have no car?
565 households; 17,522 have two or more.
How big are the homes in South Hill, WA?
19,100 of 23,398 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 6.3 rooms.