Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 540.
Highland Township’s median age is 52.5 years, against 43.2 years in Pennsylvania’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 4 of the 1,011 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower median rent than Highland Township. State Game Lands Number 72, at 965 acres with 1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. 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 6 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 4 maps from 1922 on.
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 Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Highland Township.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Highland Township for work: only 3% work in town. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line in Highland Township. The top destinations are Paint Township (9%), Farmington Township (9%) and Clarion (8%).
| Highland Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 6.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clear Creek State Forest | 3.7 mi | 442 |
| 2. Cook Forest State Park | 3.2 mi | 617 |
| 3. State Game Lands Number 72 | 1 mi | 965 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Highland Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Highland Township is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Highland Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 20% of Highland Township adults report frequent mental distress.
| Highland Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 35% |
| What stands out | Highland Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 10% | 11.6% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 19.8% | 16.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Highland Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Highland Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Highland Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Highland Township is a township which is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 533 at the time of the 2020 census, an increase from the figure of 525 tabulated in 2010, which was, in turn, a decline from the total of 633 residents at the time of the 2000 census.
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Highland Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.