Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Higginsport School is on the National Register of Historic Places. Higginsport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Higginsport beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 393 in 1840, a peak of 764 in 1890, 213 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1931 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Higginsport, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Higginsport.
The share of residents in Higginsport who live below the poverty line is 21%, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The income of the median household in the town is $53,000. The median commute is under 34 miles. The top destinations are Cincinnati (12%), Batavia Township (8%) and Blue Ash (7%).
| Higginsport | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 39 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Higginsport’s typical July afternoon high stands at 87°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
For adults in Higginsport, the share who binge drink is 14%. The town does better than the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 13. The share of adults in Higginsport who get no exercise outside work is 36%, where Ohio’s towns sit at 28% and U.S. towns at 25%. Two figures for adults locally: 45% have high blood pressure, 18% report frequent physical distress.
| Higginsport | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 28% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Higginsport | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.4% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.9% | 8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected losses in Higginsport break down as 70% from inland flooding and 7% from tornadoes. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 57% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Higginsport households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2018.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
66% of households are owner-occupiers in Higginsport.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Colonel Higgins Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Higginsport
About 0 of every 100 Higginsport residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Where Higginsport’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Ohio, United States
Higginsport is a village in Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 213 at the 2020 census.
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Higginsport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
