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Hills, MN
City in Rock County, Minnesota.
Population
748
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,188
ZIP codes
0
Hills and its ZIP codes
Hills at a glance
- Hills is about 16 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,631, 12% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,200 (40% below Minnesota) and median rent is $965 a month.
Local data for Hills, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hills, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,631
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$197,200
Median rent
$965/mo
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (370), Dutch Americans (178), Norwegian Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock County. PPP loans are for Hills.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,647
3,898 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.8M
FY 2026, $8,839 per person
How people get to work
Hills, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.9%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hills, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hills, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Hills
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SteenCity | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Beaver CreekCity | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Lester, IACity | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Larchwood, IACity | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| Valley Springs, SDCity | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Rowena, SDCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Brandon, SDCity | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| LuverneCity | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| Rock Rapids, IACity | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| Anderson, SDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Alvord, IACity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Pine Lakes Addition, SDCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Shindler, SDCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Garretson, SDCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Inwood, IACity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| MagnoliaCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hills, MN in?
- Hills is in Rock County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Hills, MN?
- About 748 people live in Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hills?
- Nearby places include Steen (4.9 mi), Beaver Creek (5.8 mi), Lester, IA (6.2 mi), Larchwood, IA (6.3 mi), Valley Springs, SD (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023