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Highland, WI
Village in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
Population
867
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
762
ZIP codes
0
Highland and its ZIP codes
Highland at a glance
- Highland is about 7 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,344, 13% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,500 (42% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $735 a month.
Local data for Highland, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Highland, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,344
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$153,500
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (432), Irish Americans (161), Norwegian Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iowa County. PPP loans are for Highland.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,100
10,719 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,244
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $6,937 per person
How people get to work
Highland, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Highland, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Highland, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Highland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontfortVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| CobbVillage | 6 mi | 1 |
| EdmundCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| LindenVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| MuscodaVillage | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| LivingstonVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| AvocaVillage | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| GothamCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Lone RockVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| DodgevilleCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Blue RiverVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| ReweyVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| FennimoreCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Mineral PointCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| SextonvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| BoscobelCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Highland, WI in?
- Highland is in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Highland, WI?
- About 867 people live in Highland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Highland?
- Nearby places include Montfort (5.8 mi), Cobb (6 mi), Edmund (8 mi), Linden (10 mi), Muscoda (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023