HighlandWI
A town of 860, settled in 1846.
Is Highland a good place to live?
16% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Highland, below both Wisconsin’s towns (32%) and U.S. towns (29%). Highland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
860 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Highland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Highland, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Highland.
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Highland’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Highland for work: only 9% work in town. 13% of residents live below the poverty line in Highland, against 6.4% in Wisconsin’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Highland grew to 227 in 2023, 45 more than in 2013.
| Highland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Highland’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Highland School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Community ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 124 | C− |
| Highland Community HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 94 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Highland
Highland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Highland is 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
High risk in Highland, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical home in Highland is valued at about $293K
The typical Highland home is worth about $293,000, up 9.5% in a year, 13% below the Wisconsin typical home. Highland’s median rent is $735 a month.
| Highland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $735 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 79% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
How healthy Highland is
Highland beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 33% of adults get no exercise outside work in Highland.
| Highland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 26% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Highland | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 16.9% | 13.6% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 32.6% | 26.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Highland Village Park | — | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Highland
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Highland
About 2 of every 100 Highland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
91% of working residents leave Highland for work
Where Highland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Highland
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Highland is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 724 at the 2020 census. The village of Highland is located within the town.
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- Area
- 65 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,112 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Highland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Highland, WI a good place to live?
Highland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.