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A town of 1,354. Healthier than 92% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,354
−6% since 2010
Median home value
$104K
Census ACS
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
41.4
years
Jobs based here
403
Balanced
What makes Highland stand out
The 2 things Highland does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,354 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Cherokee VillageHardyHighland
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Highland. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Highland beats the Arkansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Arkansas
1 better21 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Highland | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 76.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.9% | 8.6% |
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital
18 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
34th
percentile among AR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Highland’s public schools outperform 74% of Arkansas districts
The public schools Highland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School | PK–4 | 581 | A− |
| Highland Middle School | 5–8 | 442 | B |
| Highland High School | 9–12 | 476 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AR on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
77risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingIce stormsTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Highland has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–48°
Spring46–69°
Summer66–88°
Fall47–71°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Highland
Most working residents leave Highland for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Ash Flat (18%), Hardy (11%) and Batesville (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Highland5%
Ash Flat18%
Hardy11%
Batesville6%
Cherokee Village5%
24 mi
median commute distance
403
jobs based in Highland
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 56% of U.S. towns
Highland reports less crime per resident than 56% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
BSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Highland3.8
Arkansas5.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Highland7.5
Arkansas16.7
U.S.15.5
56th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
84th
percentile among AR towns
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
8
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
Homes in Highland sell for about $229K
The median sale price was $229,000 in May 2026.
$229Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0% of Highland is conserved land
1.8 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 1 of 5,606 acres
1.8 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Highland City Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Highland
City in Arkansas, United States
Highland is a city in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States. The city was incorporated in 1998 and is located in Sharp County. It is the fourth largest city in Sharp County with an estimated population of 1,047 in 2024.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 982
- Area
- 8.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 610 ft
- Area code
- 870