Arkansas
Highland is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 1,124. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Highland receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Highland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Highland is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Highland is $103,400, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $706 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Highland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 566 per 100,000, 71% below the national average.
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Highland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches, including 6.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,250 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,493 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $46,979 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 405 |
| County GDP | $580M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,950 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.89% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $103,400 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $125,000 |
| Median List Price | $125,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $58 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $706 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,950 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.89% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,343/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 566.0/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 94.3/100K |
| Theft | 471.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.4 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 671 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2694°N, 91.5198°W |
| County FIPS | 05135 |
Winner: Republican by 62.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.8% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |