1900 · Plat book of Osceola County, Michigan · Wikimedia Commons
Highland’s story
Highland in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
HighlandMI
A town of 1,385. Nearly 0.4% of it is conserved land.
Population
1,385
−8.2% since 2010
Median home value
$190K
Census ACS
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
37.9
years
Jobs based here
81
A commuter town
What makes Highland stand out
The 2 things Highland does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,385 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
HartwickShermanMarionRichlandHighland
Highland’s report card
Now in Highland
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Residents weigh in
Highland is #266 of 276 in MI for “Losing population”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Highland’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Rain Showers
H 65° · L 44°
Local news
All →- Varsity Football Milford High School - 09/27/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
- Milford vs West Bloomfield - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/19/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 19
- Milford vs Grand Ledge - Boys Junior Varsity Soccer 09/12/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 12
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Highland. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
0.4% of Highland is conserved land
5.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
#48for trails in MI
0.4%
conserved · 97 of 23,797 acres
5.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
#45
most conserved land in MI
#282
most walkable in MI
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Highland beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Highland | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.8% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.7% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 7% |
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
10.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
8th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Highland
Most working residents leave Highland for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Cadillac (15%), Evart (10%) and Marion (10%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Highland2%
Cadillac15%
Evart10%
Marion10%
McBain3%
15 mi
median commute distance
81
jobs based in Highland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
3
paid flood claims since 2011
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Highland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 74 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
74″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–30°
Spring30–54°
Summer53–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 19
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Highland for work
Where Highland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
81jobs based in Highland
2%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Highland
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Highland Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,148 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,148
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 630 ft
More about Highland
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