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Hills.

Its Census reference point is in Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain, within Interior River Valleys and Hills. Riverside lies about 5.4 miles south of Hills by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Hills, Iowa
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Hills, Iowa

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Hills, Iowa.jpg

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THE SETTINGUpper Mississippi Alluvial Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJohnson County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Hills on the map

THE HILLS LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain setting.

Hills city has 0.82 square miles of land in Johnson County. Its Census reference point is in Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain, within Interior River Valleys and Hills.

Broad terraced river valleys contrast with wooded slopes and dissected glacial plains. Bottomland settings and upland oak landscapes occur close together across the Interior River Valleys and Hills.

Regional context: Interior River Valleys and Hills ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Hills and Johnson County

Hills is associated with Johnson County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Johnson County

Hills by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Hills, or 0% of its total area. It is 1.6 percentage points lower than the 1.6% recorded for Johnson County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Hills city has 44.5% of the land area of nearby Riverside city (1.85 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Hills land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Hills

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Hills. Check the Johnson County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain setting

Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain belongs to Interior River Valleys and Hills. Does the parcel occupy a river terrace, bottomland or upland slope, and what existing drainage and road-access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Riverside

Riverside is 5.4 miles south of the Hills reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Hills resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON HILLS

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.5566° N, 91.5363° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Hills ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Hills

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Hills ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Johnson

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Johnson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Hills data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Interior River Valleys and Hills context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Iowa landowner resources

Iowa floodplain mapping

DNR floodplain-map resources, including statewide mapping initiatives.

Iowa well logs and reports

DNR guidance for finding well-construction, geology, and water information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Hills.

Riverside lies about 5.4 miles south of Hills by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Hills in context

NSEWRiverside · 5.4 miles1Iowa City · 6.8 miles2University Heights · 6.9 miles3Lone Tree · 7.5 miles4Kalona · 9.8 miles5Frytown · 10.2 miles6OUTER RING: 10.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Riverside5.4 mi · city
  2. 2
    Iowa City6.8 mi · city
  3. 3
    University Heights6.9 mi · city
  4. 4
    Lone Tree7.5 mi · city
  5. 5
    Kalona9.8 mi · city
  6. 6
    Frytown10.2 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Iowa; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Hills
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Hills?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Johnson County. Hills’s 0.82 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Hills property in Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain?+

No. Upper Mississippi Alluvial Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Hills boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Riverside as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.4 miles south of Hills’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Hills?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Hills.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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