Highland, Arkansas

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Population in July 2008: 1,085. Population change since 2000: +10.0%

Males: 539	(49.7%)
Females: 546	(50.3%)

Median resident age:	41.5 years
Arkansas median age:	36.0 years

Zip codes: 72542.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,126 (it was $28,929 in 2000)

Highland:	$36,126
Arkansas:	$38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,746

Highland:	$18,746
Arkansas:	$20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $78,037 (it was $50,300 in 2000)

Highland:	$78,037
Arkansas:	$101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $104,449; Detached houses: $116,383; In 2-unit structures: $78,690; Mobile homes: $32,465

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Races in Highland:

White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
Hispanic (1.4%)
American Indian (1.3%)
Two or more races (1.2%)

2008 cost of living index in Highland: 76.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (17.6%), English (11.1%), Irish (10.3%), United States (8.3%), Italian (2.9%), Dutch (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 610 feet

Land area: 8.74 square miles.

Population density: 124 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Highland

High school or higher: 78.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
Unemployed: 1.3%
Mean travel time to work: 13.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Highland city

Never married: 15.3%
Now married: 65.2%
Separated: 1.5%
Widowed: 6.8%
Divorced: 11.2%

1 residents are foreign born

This city:	0.1%
Arkansas:	2.8%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Highland:	0.7% ($344)
Arkansas:	0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (55.5 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (118.1 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (384.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Cherokee Village, AR (1.8 miles ), Hardy, AR (2.0 miles ), Ash Flat, AR (2.4 miles ), Williford, AR (3.0 miles) , Horseshoe Bend, AR (3.6 miles ), Evening Shade, AR (3.9 miles ), Franklin, AR (3.9 miles) , Ravenden, AR (3.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $46,300
2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $16,700
2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $16,700
2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $68,000
2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,700
2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $81,300
2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $124,500

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 36.27 N, Longitude: 91.52 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

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Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (24%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
Accommodation and food services (6%)
Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
Repair and maintenance (5%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (15%)
Educational services (13%)
Accommodation and food services (13%)
Social assistance (6%)
Public administration (6%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
Carpenters (6%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (11%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
Waiters and waitresses (5%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)

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Crime in Highland by Year
Type	2005	2006	2007
Murders	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Rapes	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Robberies	1	0	0
per 100,000	96.9	0.0	0.0
Assaults	2	3	0
per 100,000	193.8	289.9	0.0
Burglaries	27	10	11
per 100,000	2616.3	966.2	1010.1
Thefts	22	18	11
per 100,000	2131.8	1739.1	1010.1
Auto thefts	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Arson	0	1	0
per 100,000	0.0	96.6	0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9)	336.2	195.2	111.1

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 3 (3 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.76
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Highland, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Highland, Arkansas average precipitation

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Highland-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 155% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/24/1982, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.3 miles away from the Highland city center injured 11 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/14/1996, a category 4 tornado 12.1 miles away from the city center killed 7 people and injured 35 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Highland-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 79.9 miles away from Highland center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 82.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 85.3 miles away from Highland center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 99.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 74.1 miles away from Highland center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Highland:

EASTERN OZARKS REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (about 3 miles; CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR)
FULTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; SALEM, AR)
RANDOLPH COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (about 29 miles; POCAHONTAS, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Highland, AR

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Highland:

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 56 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,696)
HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; SEARCY, AR; FT enrollment: 3,959)
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 85 miles; BEEBE, AR; FT enrollment: 3,840)
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 94 miles; CONWAY, AR; FT enrollment: 7,693)
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ROLLA (about 113 miles; ROLLA, MO; FT enrollment: 4,181)
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 114 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; FT enrollment: 4,450)
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; FT enrollment: 14,680)

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Reservoirs: Lake Mirandy (A), Wild Plum Lake (B), June Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.5 people
Arkansas:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	76.9%
Whole state:	70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	4.5%
Whole state:	3.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	18.2%
Whole state:	15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	4.8%
Whole state:	6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Highland, AR

Highland compared to Arkansas state average:

Median household income below state average.
Median house value significantly below state average.
Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Median age above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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Banks with branches in Highland (2009 data):

Liberty Bank of Arkansas: Hardy Branch at 1927 Hwy 62/412, branch established on 2003-10-01. Info updated 2008-10-31: Bank assets: $2,615.6 mil, Deposits: $1,956.5 mil, headquarters in Jonesboro, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 48 total offices, Holding Company: Liberty Bancshares, Inc

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School Enrollment by Level of School

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2004 Presidential Election results in Sharp County Arkansas:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Bottled, tank, or LP gas (53%) Electricity (31%) Wood (14%) Utility gas (2%)

Religion statistics for Highland

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	American Baptist Association	Churches of Christ	United Methodist Church	Catholic Church
Adherents	31.5%	17.2%	10.2%	10.2%	8.5%
Congregations	16.4%	12.3%	19.2%	12.3%	1.4%

Name	Assemblies of God	Baptist Missionary Association of America	Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)	Lutheran Church	Other religions
Adherents	4.8%	4.3%	2.5%	2.3%	8.4%
Congregations	6.8%	6.8%	5.5%	1.4%	17.8%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration	0	$0		12	$4,195
Police Protection - Officers	3	$5,841	$23,364	0	$0
Firefighters	0	$0		12	$850
Streets and Highways	3	$3,624	$14,496	0	$0
Sewerage	2	$2,119	$12,714	0	$0
Totals for Government	8	$11,584	$17,376	24	$5,045

Highland government finances in 2002:

Current Operations - Police Protection: $50,000
Regular Highways: $15,000
Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $73,000
Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $6,000
Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $22,000
General - Other: $5,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $178,000
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $49,000
Tax - Total General Sales: $94,000
Public Utilities: $43,000

Property: $41,000

NEC: $3,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $80,000

10.58% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,954 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	10.58%
Arkansas average:	7.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Independence County, AR	1.47% ($22,202 average AGI)
from Fulton County, AR	0.81% ($28,674)
from Craighead County, AR	0.58% ($26,091)

7.97% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($24,812 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.97%
Arkansas average:	7.29%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Independence County, AR	1.69% ($22,638 average AGI)
to Craighead County, AR	0.61% ($24,147)
to Fulton County, AR	0.59% ($24,667)

Strongest AM radio stations in Highland:

WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
KALM (1290 AM; 1 kW; THAYER, MO; Owner: OZARK RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Highland:

KFCM (98.3 FM; CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR; Owner: KFCM, INC.)
KAMS (95.1 FM; MAMMOTH SPRING, AR; Owner: OZARK RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
KOMT (107.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MAC PARTNERS)
KSAR (92.3 FM; THAYER, MO; Owner: BRAGG BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KHOM (100.9 FM; SALEM, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING CORP.)
KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
KZIG (89.9 FM; CAVE CITY, AR; Owner: CAVE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
KBTA-FM (99.5 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: W R D ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Highland:

KAIT (Channel 8; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
K22ES (Channel 22; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
K35EA (Channel 35; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
K57IP (Channel 57; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
K67GR (Channel 67; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1

Jason D Griffith, 1.3 Miles West South West Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 56.4 m, Overall height: 60 m
Registrant: American Electric Power Service Company, Attn Telecommunications, Tulsa, OK 74102-0201, Phone: (918) 599-2104, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2

3/8 Mmi E Jct Us 62 & Theater Rd, Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPGW251, Licensee ID: L00953011
Assigned Frequencies : 173.337 MHz
Grant Date: 01/04/2005, Expiration Date: 03/28/2015
Registrant: Highland Water Association, Hardy, AR 72541, Phone: (501) 856-2221
1.3 Miles West South West Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 56.4 m, Overall height: 60 m, Call Sign: WPCM990
Assigned Frequencies : 855.612 MHz, 856.387 MHz, 857.362 MHz, 854.612 MHz
Grant Date: 09/07/2005, Expiration Date: 10/17/2015, Certifier: Roy W Paxson
Registrant: Aepsc, 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215, Phone: (614) 716-5874, Fax: (614) 716-3535, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1

Call Sign: KE5DMX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00964504
Grant Date: 01/12/2005, Expiration Date: 01/12/2015, Certifier: Ladonna M Bailey
Registrant: Ladonna M Bailey, 64 Alma Drive, Highland, AR 72542

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 32
Hazardous Condition: 1

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