At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$33,326 per capita
Home Value
$202,500
Zillow: $321,190
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
17.0% smoking rate
How Higden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Higden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Higden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Higden residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,326. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 643 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Higden is $202,500 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,190. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
25.5% of adults in Higden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Higden has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$33,326
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$844M
Avg Weekly Wage$805
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$321,190
Housing Units196
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,759/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation510 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Higden was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.