Rolling Hills, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rolling Hills, Jefferson County.
| City | Rolling Hills |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.28257 |
| Longitude | -85.574405 |
| Population | 982 |
| Density | 1914.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rolling Hills, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Rolling Hills is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Rolling Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |