Hills
City in Rock County, Minnesota

Hills is a city in Rock County, Minnesota, with 686 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,486 ft (453 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Steen, 4.9 miles E.
- 686residents (2020 Census)
- 1,486 ftelevation · 453 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 1,089 / sq mipopulation density
- 56138ZIP code
About Hills
Hills is a city in Rock County, Minnesota, United States. Located approximately four miles (6 km) from the South Dakota border and two miles (3 km) from the Iowa border, it is the southwesternmost city in Minnesota. The population was 686 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Hills
- Median household income
- $78,631
- Median home value
- $197,200
- Median rent
- $965/mo
- Median age
- 45.5
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Hills had 686 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 686 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,089 per sq mi (421 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hills at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Rock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 686 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5276° N, 96.3593° W |
| ZIP code | 56138 |
| Official website | hillsmn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2729204 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hills
- Steen4.9 mi E
- Beaver Creek5.9 mi N
- Lester, IA6.2 mi S
- Larchwood, IA6.4 mi SW
- Valley Springs, SD6.5 mi NW
- Rowena, SD9.9 mi W
- Luverne11.3 mi NE
- Rock Rapids, IA11.9 mi SE
- Brandon, SD12.1 mi W
- Anderson, SD12.8 mi W
- Alvord, IA13.1 mi S
- Pine Lakes Addition, SD13.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hills
What county is Hills in?
Hills is in Rock County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Hills, MN?
686 people lived in Hills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hills, MN?
The ZIP code of Hills is 56138.
What is the elevation of Hills?
1,486 feet (453 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hills?
Steen (4.9 mi), Beaver Creek (5.9 mi), Lester (6.2 mi), Larchwood (6.4 mi), Valley Springs (6.5 mi).
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