Hills Minnesota Map

About Hills, Minnesota

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.

About This Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hills, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.528028, -96.358647. 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.

Detailed location data for Hills includes the ZIP code (56138), telephone area code (320), county seat of Rock County (Luverne), and school district assignment (Hills-Beaver Creek 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 Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.