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In Ohio, this town has 918 residents.
16% of residents live below the poverty line in Highland Township, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Highland Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2015 and 4 maps from 1908 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Highland Township, 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 Highland Township.
Of the losses FEMA expects in Highland Township, 65% come from inland flooding and 8% from tornadoes. On expected storm and flood damage, Highland Township sits below 91% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the East Muskingum Local school district. The largest public high school is John Glenn High School, with 542 students. 3 public schools serve Highland Township, with 1,554 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Muskingum Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 4–8 | Grades 4–8 | 523 | B+ |
| John Glenn High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 542 | B |
| Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 489 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 28% of residents (18% statewide). The share of adults 25 and older in Highland Township who hold a bachelor’s degree or more: 38%. In Highland Township, the midpoint age is 41.8 years.
| Highland Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 24% | 29% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.5 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 45 to 54, 100% are men (OH 50%).
| Highland Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.2% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.2% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 24% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.8% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.4% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.5% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.5% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.4% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.6% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
2.1% of working residents work locally in Highland Township. The top destinations are Zanesville (15%), New Concord (10%) and Columbus (10%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
| Highland Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In July, afternoons reach 84°; in January, nights fall to 20°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
81% of Highland Township adults had a checkup this year. Two figures for adults locally: 40% sleep under 7 hours, 39% have obesity.
| Highland Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Highland Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.5% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.3% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Walkers can cover 2.5 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. For Highland Township, the concentration of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Highland Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Grove Park | — | 6 |
| 2. New Concord Reservoir | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Highland Township. Close and well known come first.
15 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
31 mi MuseumAge of Steam Roundhouse
38 mi Ancient siteAlligator Effigy Mound
26 mi MuseumFlint Ridge State Memorial
4 mi MuseumJohn and Annie Glenn Museum
34 mi GardenDawes ArboretumThe Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Age of Steam Roundhouse: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Alligator Effigy Mound: Rev. Stephen D. Peet, editor, Public domain · Flint Ridge State Memorial: Nyttend, Public domain · John and Annie Glenn Museum: Akflyer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dawes Arboretum: Annmarie Creamer, Public domain
3 within 15 miles of the center of Highland Township
About 5 of every 100 Highland Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
Where Highland Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Ohio, US
Highland Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 902 people in the township.
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Highland Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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