Highland, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,124 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$390 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sharp County
2
Arkansas
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sharp County
2
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 35
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 4 1 49
Apr 5 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 2 0 75
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 5 0 47
Dec 4 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 22, AR State House District 2, AR
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Schools

Highland High School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Highland Middle School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Cherokee Elementary School
1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Mammoth Spring High School
15 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Ozarka College
26 miles, W • 1 star
Black River Technical College
32 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Williams Baptist University
34 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Fulton County Hospital
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Five Rivers Medical Center
29 miles, E • 2.3 star
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
34 miles, SE • 3.2 star
White River Medical Center
35 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
121 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
124 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
126 miles, E • 1 star
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