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Highland, KS
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Highland, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Highland a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $159,043. 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.
Safety & Crime
Highland reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 400/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.