Highland, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Doniphan County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,047 Population 1,975/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $18,881 per capita
$121,800 Home Value $167,107 Zillow
$578 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,800 home value, $578/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Highland, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,500
3% above
$18,881 per capita
Home Value
$121,800
57% below
Zillow: $167,107
Median Rent
$578/mo
50% below
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
23% above
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Highland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Highland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
103%
Home Value
43%
Rent
50%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Highland a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Highland residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,881. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highland is $121,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,107. Median rent is $578/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

41.4% of adults in Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Highland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,047
Median Age20.7 yrs
Density1,975/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$18,881
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$352M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,800
Rent$578
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$167,107
Housing Units308
Rent Burden20.7%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation1,036 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute12 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Highland was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.