Highland County, VA
Living in Highland County
Bikeability
29
Walkability
71
Commute
37
Public Transit
30
Affordability
89
Public Safety
88
Airports
3
Hospitals
79
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
93
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.2k
Population
-191 (2010–19)
61 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
23%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years44%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$5.1k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector46%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked8%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$174k
Median Home Value
-$3.5k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$447
Median Monthly Rent
+$50 (2010–19)
45%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas13%
Utility gas1%
Wood38%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Highland County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 14 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding69
Tornado13
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland County, VA
Allegheny Christian School
16 miles, W
Spring Hill School
27 miles, E
Grace Christian School - Elementary/Middle
30 miles, SE
Edgewood School
31 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Highland County, VA
Mary Baldwin University
31 miles, SE
Bridgewater College
32 miles, E
Eastern Mennonite University
38 miles, E
James Madison University
38 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland County, VA
Bath Community Hospital
30 miles, SW
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital
32 miles, W
Western State Hospital
33 miles, SE
Augusta Health
37 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Highland County, VA
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
37 miles, E
Greenbrier Valley Airport
57 miles, SW
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
62 miles, E
North Central West Virginia Airport
74 miles, NW