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Highland, AR

City in Sharp County, Arkansas.

Population

1,354

Land area

8.7sq mi

People per sq mi

155

ZIP codes

0

Highland and its ZIP codes

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Highland at a glance

  • Highland is about 2.6 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $49,063, 19% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,400 (44% below Arkansas) and median rent is $817 a month.

Local data for Highland, AR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Highland, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$49,063

Poverty rate

21.3%

Median home value

$104,400

Median rent

$817/mo

Homeownership

89.9%

Bachelor's or higher

11.1%

Median age

41.4

Average commute

22.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (223), Irish Americans (181), German Americans (171).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sharp County. PPP loans are for Highland.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$41,392

3,950 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,346

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$164M

FY 2026, $9,496 per person

Sharp County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Highland, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.4%
  • Carpooled15.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.9%

Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Highland, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

469

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

57

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 26°F

51.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Highland, AR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.4%

U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts

Diabetes

15.7%

U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts

Smoking

19.0%

U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.5%

U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts

Cities near Highland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Cherokee VillageCity3.6 mi20.4
HardyCity3.8 mi5.2
Ash FlatCity6 mi6.4
Ozark AcresCensus-designated place7.1 mi7
WillifordTown8.5 mi0.3
Horseshoe BendCity13 mi13.4
RavendenTown15 mi2.1
Evening ShadeCity15 mi1.7
Mammoth SpringCity15 mi1.3
FranklinTown16 mi2.1
Ravenden SpringsTown16 mi1.2
Thayer, MOCity18 mi2.4
SmithvilleTown18 mi0.7
SalemCity19 mi2.4
ImbodenTown19 mi1.3
Violet HillCensus-designated place20 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Highland, AR in?
Highland is in Sharp County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Highland, AR?
About 1,354 people live in Highland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Highland?
Nearby places include Cherokee Village (3.6 mi), Hardy (3.8 mi), Ash Flat (6 mi), Ozark Acres (7.1 mi), Williford (8.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023