Hills, Minnesota — 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 Hills, Rock County.
| City | Hills |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Rock |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.528028 |
| Longitude | -96.358647 |
| Population | 748 |
| Density | 511.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Hills is a locality in Rock County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 748. The population density is 511.4 people per km². Hills is located at 43.5280°N, 96.3586°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56138.
Hills, Minnesota, unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of glacial retreat, where the land gently swells and recedes like a slumbering giant. It lies 17.2 miles east of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 95°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-east of Larchwood. Vast expanses of cultivated fields stretch to horizons that seem to bleed into the boundless sky, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the sun's slow arc. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of prairie soil, a subtle perfume deepened by the whisper of wind through tall grasses that fringe the roads and farmsteads. In the distance, the subtle undulations of the terrain suggest a quiet, enduring strength, a land that has yielded its bounty for generations under a benevolent, ever-watching sun. The history of Hills is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural heritage of the region, a legacy built upon the fertile earth that has sustained its people. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of prosperity, established a robust farming community, and that spirit of diligence and connection to the land remains a defining characteristic. The local economy continues to thrive on the productivity of its farms, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels against the prairie sky, testament to the continuous cycle of planting and harvest. While no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet hum of daily life, the friendly nod between neighbors, and the shared appreciation for the open skies speak volumes of the enduring character of Hills.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hills, Minnesota 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 Hills and Rock County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for 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 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. |