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Highland, KS
City in Doniphan County, Kansas.
Population
1,069
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,003
ZIP codes
0
Highland and its ZIP codes
Highland at a glance
- Highland is about 56 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,083, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,400 (47% below Kansas) and median rent is $617 a month.
Local data for Highland, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Highland, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,083
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$114,400
Median rent
$617/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
37.6%
Median age
20.7
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (196), Irish Americans (120), Mexican Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doniphan County. PPP loans are for Highland.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,921
2,817 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59M
FY 2026, $7,860 per person
How people get to work
Highland, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked19.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Highland, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
223
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Highland, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Highland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeonaCity | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| SeveranceCity | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| White CloudCity | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| RobinsonCity | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| DentonCity | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| BendenaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Forest City, MOCity | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| TroyCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| Oregon, MOCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Fortescue, MOTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| HiawathaCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| Big Lake, MOVillage | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| EverestCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Rulo, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| WillisCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| HuronCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Highland, KS in?
- Highland is in Doniphan County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Highland, KS?
- About 1,069 people live in Highland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Highland?
- Nearby places include Leona (6 mi), Severance (6.5 mi), White Cloud (8.2 mi), Robinson (8.4 mi), Denton (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023