Rolling Hills Kentucky Map

About Rolling Hills, Kentucky

Rolling Hills is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 982. The population density is 1914.9 people per km². Rolling Hills is located at 38.2826°N, 85.5744°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40242.

Rolling Hills unfolds across a landscape of gentle, verdant swells, where the sky, often a vast canvas of shifting blues and grays, seems to press down with a benevolent weight. It lies 6.1 miles north of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 355°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east of Jeffersonville. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a place where the earth breathes in slow, rhythmic exhalations of open fields and mature woodlands. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, painterly shadows that stretch and warp across the undulating ground, imbuing the air with a soft, golden luminescence. The scent of damp earth after a spring rain mingles with the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle that rambles over weathered fences, creating an olfactory signature unique to this corner of the county. The history of Rolling Hills is as much a part of its character as the rich soil that has long sustained its agricultural roots. For generations, this land was cultivated by families who understood the nuanced language of seasons, their efforts shaping the very contours of the place. While the echoes of that agrarian past persist, the local economy has diversified, embracing small businesses and a quiet entrepreneurial spirit that fuels the everyday life of Rolling Hills. The community retains a distinct, unhurried feel, a testament to its enduring connection to the land and a shared appreciation for the simple, profound beauty found in the turning of the earth and the slow march of time.

About This Rolling Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rolling Hills, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.28257, -85.574405. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rolling Hills and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Rolling Hills includes the ZIP code (40242), telephone area code (502), county seat of Jefferson County (Louisville), and school district assignment (Jefferson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rolling Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.