Highland County, Ohio
Among the top 10% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
- top 2% for cost of living
Highland County is a county in Ohio with about 43,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and C for getting around. Standout strengths include cost of living, income tax, and airport distance. It rates lower on walkability and commute time.
Official websiteco.highland.oh.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.2 in
humid 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 98% of US counties
Home Value$146k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$736better than 70% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 73% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.97%better than 41% of US counties
Income Tax3.50%better than 76% of US counties
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.23%better than 75% of US counties
Unemployment4.4%better than 58% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.9 in61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall18.1 inbetter than 42% of US counties
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 26% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 46% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.2better than 55% of US counties
School Quality57.6better than 56% of US counties
Violent Crime766/100kbetter than 51% of US counties
Property Crime921/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Community
Population43,28565th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.844th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9726th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6180th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.6%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.4%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 22% of US counties
Walkability5.2/20better than 23% of US counties
Airport Distance58 mibetter than 76% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.1%better than 28% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.85better than 66% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 71% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Highland County an affordable place to live?
- Highland County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 98% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Highland County?
- The median home value in Highland County is $146k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Highland County?
- Median household income in Highland County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Highland County?
- Median gross rent in Highland County is $736 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Highland County safe?
- Highland County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 766/100k (better than 51%). Property crime is 921/100k.
- What is the weather like in Highland County?
- Highland County averages 75°F in July and 30°F in January, with 46.9 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Highland County?
- Public-school quality in Highland County is about average, scoring better than 56% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Highland County?
- The average one-way commute in Highland County is 29 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)