Highland Township, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
532 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$263,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$375 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$725 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
93.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Muskingum County
2
Zanesville Urban Area
2
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Muskingum County
5
Zanesville Urban Area
5
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 28
Feb 2 5 31
Mar 3 3 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, OH State Senate District 31, OH State House District 97, OH
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Schools

East Muskingum Middle School
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
John Glenn High School
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Muskingum University
4 miles, S • 2.3 star
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
13 miles, W • 1.4 star
Zane State College
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
14 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Genesis Hospital
13 miles, W • 4.1 star
Coshocton Regional Medical Center
16 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Akron-Canton Regional Airport
63 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
87 miles, E • 3.2 star
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