Highland, KS

Living in Highland

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 92
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 35
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Schools 1
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Residents

1.2k Population +251 (2010–19)
20  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years69%
35 to 54 years7%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black31%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$8.1k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
56% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office21%
Service39%

Commute

Car, truck, or van76%
Walked18%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$77k Median Home Value +$5k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$417 Median Monthly Rent +$108 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
LP gas4%
Utility gas69%

Crime

Violent Crime in Highland

United States45
Kansas56
St. Joseph Metro Area38
Doniphan County7

Property Crime in Highland

United States48
Kansas58
St. Joseph Metro Area69
Doniphan County9

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 1 6
Feb 31 1 6
Mar 41 2 2
Apr 53 4 1
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 41 2 1
Dec 29 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding57
Tornado23
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Highland, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Highland, KS

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Sacred Heart School
22 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Highland, KS

Hospitals

Hospitals near Highland, KS

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Atchison Hospital
24 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Highland, KS

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Lincoln Airport
104 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
105 miles, N