River Hills Wisconsin Map

About River Hills, Wisconsin

River Hills is a locality in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,632. The population density is 122.7 people per km². River Hills is located at 43.1742°N, 87.9243°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53217.

River Hills unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water, where the land rises and falls in a gentle, wooded embrace. It lies 5.3 miles south-east of Mequon, WI (from Mequon, WI: bearing 145°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north of Milwaukee. Rolling terrain, cloaked in a dense, mature forest, spills down towards the winding waterways that give the village its name. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, painting the mossy trunks of ancient oaks and the undergrowth with a dappled luminescence, particularly in the late afternoon when the air grows thick with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves. The character of River Hills is one of quiet seclusion, a place where the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a bird often form the loudest sounds, a deliberate retreat from the more boisterous currents of urban life. The history of River Hills is deeply entwined with the desire for spacious living and a connection to the natural world, a vision that began to take root in the early 20th century as Milwaukee expanded. Developers envisioned a haven for those seeking respite from the city's growing industrial pulse, capitalizing on the area's natural beauty and its proximity to the burgeoning metropolis. The local economy, while never dominated by large-scale industry, has historically benefited from its residents’ professional ties to Milwaukee, with many commuting to the city for work while embracing River Hills as their tranquil home base. The village has cultivated a distinctive character as an affluent, semi-rural enclave, where well-maintained estates blend seamlessly with the surrounding woodlands, fostering a sense of stewardship over the precious green spaces that define River Hills.

About This River Hills Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of River Hills, Wisconsin 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 River Hills and Milwaukee County.

Detailed location data for River Hills includes the ZIP code (53217), telephone area code (608), county seat of Milwaukee County (Milwaukee), and school district assignment (Nicolet Union High 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 River Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.