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Highland, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sharp County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,124
Population
129/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$24,493 per capita
$103,400
Home Value
$148,064 Zillow
$706
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
364
Violent Crime/100K
1,545 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Highland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 671 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2694°N, 91.5198°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sharp County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in |
Highland has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.8").