The Highlands, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · McPherson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
474 Population 460/sq mi density
$83,229 Median Income $74,346 per capita
$263,500 Home Value $143,680 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$83,229 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$263,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher

The Highlands, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,229
11% above
$74,346 per capita
Home Value
$263,500
7% below
Zillow: $143,680
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
5% above
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How The Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
93%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
253%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is The Highlands a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

The Highlands residents earn a median household income of $83,229 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $74,346. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in The Highlands is $263,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,680. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.

Education

35.3% of adults in The Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

The Highlands has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population474
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density460/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$83,229
Per Capita$74,346
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135

Housing

A+
Home Value$263,500
Rent
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$143,680
Housing Units230
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,868/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation1,689 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in The Highlands was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.