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Harris County

Population in 2010: 7,522. Population change since 2000: +6.1%
Males: 3,762  (50.0%)
Females: 3,760  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  36.6 years
Texas median age:  40.8 years

Zip codes: 77562.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $50,380 (it was $41,288 in 2000)
Highlands:

$50,380
Texas:

$48,259
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,548

Highlands CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $95,356 (it was $59,600 in 2000)
Highlands:

$95,356
Texas:

$125,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $100,178; Detached houses: $109,986; Townhouses or other attached units: $129,442; Mobile homes: $54,360; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $34,731

Median gross rent in 2009: $741.

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Highlands races chart
  • White alone - 5,280 (70.2%)
  • Hispanic - 1,867 (24.8%)
  • Black alone - 229 (3.0%)
  • Two or more races - 70 (0.9%)
  • American Indian alone - 40 (0.5%)
  • Asian alone - 27 (0.4%)
  • Other race alone - 9 (0.1%)

Races in Highlands detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Highlands: 91.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (16.1%), Irish (12.6%), German (9.5%), English (7.4%), French (4.1%), Italian (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 6.17 square miles.

Population density: 1218 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Highlands:

  • High school or higher: 76.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Highlands CDP:

  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 58.5%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

370 residents are foreign born (4.2% Latin America, 0.5% Europe).

This place:  5.2%
Texas:  13.9%



According to our research of Texas and other state lists there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Highlands, Texas as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Highlands to the number of sex offenders is 451 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,544 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $813 (1.1%)
Highlands satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Baytown, TX (7.6 miles , pop. 66,430).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Houston, TX (19.8 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Barrett, TX (2.0 miles ), Channelview, TX (2.1 miles ), Sheldon, TX (2.3 miles ), Crosby, TX (2.5 miles ), Northeast Harris, TX (2.6 miles ), Cloverleaf, TX (2.7 miles ), Baytown, TX (2.7 miles ), Deer Park, TX (3.1 miles ).

Latitude: 29.82 N, Longitude: 95.06 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -1,101 (-15.5%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 537 (17.9%)

Area code: 281

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.0%
Texas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (28%)
  • Manufacturing (26%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (11%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
  • Public administration (3%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Health care and social assistance (13%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (16%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Child care workers (3%)

Work and jobs in Highlands: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Highlands, Texas

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Tornado activity:

Highlands-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 179% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/21/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.5 miles away from the Highlands place center injured 16 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 2/11/1950, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.7 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 12 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Harris County (23) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Tropical Storms: 3, Fire: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Highlands topographic map

Birthplace of: Robert Francois - Football player.


Hospitals/medical centers near Highlands:

  • SAN JACINTO METHODIST HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; BAYTOWN, TX)
  • "PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER, LTD" (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; PASADENA, TX)
  • BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; PASADENA, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Highlands, TX

Amtrak stations near Highlands:

  • 16 miles: SOUTH HOUSTON (1546 COLLEGE) - Bus Station
  • 19 miles: HOUSTON (902 WASHINGTON AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Highlands:

  • San Jacinto Community College (about 12 miles; Pasadena, TX; Full-time enrollment: 9,689)
  • University of Houston-Clear Lake (about 17 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 3,228)
  • University of Houston-Downtown (about 19 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 6,102)
  • University of Houston (about 19 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 26,385)
  • Texas Southern University (about 20 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 7,326)
  • Houston Community College (about 20 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 16,821)
  • Rice University (about 22 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 5,451)

Private high school in Highlands:

  • THE CHINQUAPIN SCHOOL (Students: 149; Location: 2615 E WALLISVILLE RD; Grades: 6 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Highlands:

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Notable locations in Highlands: Baytown Boat Club (A), Highlands Sports Complex (B), Highlands Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (C), Stratford Park Library (D), Highlands Community Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Highlands include: Highlands Baptist Church (A), Saint Jude Church (B), Iglesia Bautista Aguga Viva (C), Church of Christ - Highlands (D), Highlands United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (E), Second Baptist Church of Highlands (F), First Assembly of God Church (G), First Apostolic Church of Highlands (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Bird Lake (A), Whites Lake (B), Clear Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Highlands include: Kaminski Park (1), Stratford Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Banana Bend Recreational Beach & Park (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1104 Grace Lane).

 
Harris County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 36.4. This is about average.
City:

36.4
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.07. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.07
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 10.00. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.00
U.S.:

9.39
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 22.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

22.3
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 21.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

21.5
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

11.2
U.S.:

9.6
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00566. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00566
U.S.:

0.06353
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.195. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.195
U.S.:

0.334

Drinking water stations with addresses in Highlands and their reported violations in the past:

CHINQUAPIN SCHOOL (Population served: 139, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2001 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule
USA TRUCK STOP (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between MAY-2005 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between SEP-2004 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between AUG-2004 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between JUN-2004 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 10 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 8 other older monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.3%
(14.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 7.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.8% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.8 people
Texas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  72.0%
Whole state:  70.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.8%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Highlands, TX


19 people in other group homes
12 people in nursing homes

Highlands compared to Texas state average:

Highlands, Texas environmental map by EPA

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  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age 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 Highlands (2011 data):

  • Woodforest National Bank: Highlands Branch at 420 South Main Street, branch established on 1956/09/24. Info updated 2011/05/10: Bank assets: $3,488.9 mil, Deposits: $3,097.6 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 766 total offices, Holding Company: Woodforest Financial Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan (With 401(K) Provisions) (Amended And

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Highlands travel time to work - commute
Highlands mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (69%)
  • Electricity (28%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Harris County Texas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Harris County Texas:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Highlands (based on Harris County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 50.38%
Here50.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchMuslim Estimate Charismatic Churches Independent
Adherents36.1%28.3%10.0%2.8%2.6%
Congregations6.7%23.0%8.9%2.1%0.9%
NameEpiscopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)JewishLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents2.3%2.2%2.1%2.0%11.6%
Congregations2.8%3.3%1.3%3.1%47.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 737
Harris County:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 41
Here:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 530
This county:

1.35 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1,321
Harris County:

3.38 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2,302
This county:

5.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Harris County:

8.9%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Harris County:

26.0%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.1%
State:

15.7%

6.61% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,055 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.61%
Texas average:

8.37%

0.21% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,594 average AGI)
Harris County:

0.21%
Texas average:

0.20%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Orleans Parish, LA  0.99% ($19,602 average AGI)
from Fort Bend County, TX  0.55% ($50,272)
from Montgomery County, TX  0.34% ($45,547)


5.48% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($53,468 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.48%
Texas average:

7.44%

0.11% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,819 average AGI)
Harris County:

0.11%
Texas average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Fort Bend County, TX  0.87% ($48,053 average AGI)
to Montgomery County, TX  0.52% ($58,944)
to Brazoria County, TX  0.31% ($53,300)

Strongest AM radio stations in Highlands:

  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWWJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; BAYTOWN, TX; Owner: SALT OF THE EARTH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLAT (1010 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KXYZ (1320 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: BLAYA INC.)
  • KPRC (950 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCOH (1430 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KCOH, INC.)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KLVL (1480 AM; 3 kW; PASADENA, TX; Owner: SIGA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KILT (610 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KKHT (1070 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSEV (700 AM; 15 kW; TOMBALL, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KBME (790 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LTD. PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Highlands:

  • KMJQ (102.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLTN (102.9 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: HBC HOUSTON LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KBXX (97.9 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KHJZ-FM (95.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KHMX (96.5 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KILT-FM (100.3 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KKBQ-FM (92.9 FM; PASADENA, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KLOL (101.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KODA (99.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTBZ-FM (94.5 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRBE (104.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)
  • KUHF (88.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM)
  • KKRW (93.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQBU-FM (93.3 FM; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KQQK (107.9 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTJM (98.5 FM; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KHCB-FM (105.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: HOUSTON CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KHPT (106.9 FM; CONROE, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KLDE (107.5 FM; LAKE JACKSON, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOBT (100.7 FM; WINNIE, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))

TV broadcast stations around Highlands:

  • KVQT-LP (Channel 24; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: C. DOWEN JOHNSON)
  • KHLM-LP (Channel 43; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: U.S. INTERACTIVE, L.L.C.)
  • KJIB-LP (Channel 5; CLEAR LAKE CITY, TX; Owner: FAR EASTERN TELECASTERS)
  • KPRC-TV (Channel 2; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: POST-NEWSWEEK STATIONS, HOUSTON, LP)
  • KHOU-TV (Channel 11; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KHOU-TV, L.P.)
  • KTMD (Channel 48; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF TEXAS PARTNERSHIP, LP)
  • K30CV (Channel 30; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KVVV-LP (Channel 53; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KAZH LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRIV (Channel 26; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRK-TV (Channel 13; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KTRK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KHWB (Channel 39; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KHWB, INC.)
  • KNWS-TV (Channel 51; KATY, TX; Owner: JOHNSON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPXB (Channel 49; CONROE, TX; Owner: PAXSON HOUSTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • KFTH (Channel 67; ALVIN, TX; Owner: TELEFUTURA HOUSTON LLC)
  • KLTJ (Channel 22; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KUHT (Channel 8; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM)
  • KXLN-TV (Channel 45; ROSENBERG, TX; Owner: KXLN LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KTBU (Channel 55; CONROE, TX; Owner: HUMANITY INTERESTED MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTXH (Channel 20; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KZJL (Channel 61; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KZJL LICENSE CORP.)
  • KETH (Channel 14; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TV, INC.)
  • KVDO-LP (Channel 69; CLEAR LAKE, TX; Owner: FAR EASTERN TELECASTERS)
  • KBPX-LP (Channel 33; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • KAZH (Channel 57; BAYTOWN, TX; Owner: KAZH LICENSE, LLC)
  • KHMV-LP (Channel 28; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE GULF COAST, A CALIFORNIA LP)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Highlands, Texas:
  • Fatal accident count: 31
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 41
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 11
  • Fatalities: 33
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 66
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Texas average:
  • Fatal accident count: 170
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 258
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 48
  • Fatalities: 187
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 446
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 24

See more detailed statistics of Highlands fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Highlands)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1212 E Wallisville Rd (Lat: 29.820972 Lon: -95.040139), Type: Mast, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 7.6 m, Call Sign: WQIA511
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.2600 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/10/2007, Expiration Date: 12/10/2017, Certifier: Ronald Loveless
    Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc, 965 Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • HOU1608, 1211 S Main St (Lat: 29.801583 Lon: -95.053444), Type: Pole, Structure height: 38.4 m, Call Sign: WQFR928
    Assigned Frequencies: 18080.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/19/2006, Expiration Date: 09/19/2016, Certifier: Eric M Botto
    Registrant: Fibertower Corporation, 1667 K Street Nw, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 223-1028, Fax: (202) 315-3415, Email:
  • TX-HOU0384A, 103 North Magnolia Street, #a (Lat: 29.816583 Lon: -95.058472), Type: Pole, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQLL346
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11625.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/01/2010, Expiration Date: 03/01/2020, Certifier: Nadja S Sodos-Wallace
    Registrant: Clearwire Corporation, 1250 Eye Street, Nw, Suite 901, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 330-4011, Fax: (202) 330-4008, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Highlands)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: ARNOLD ALAN W HIGHLANDER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 1010Z , Serial Number: JAESC0087, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 07/05/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Alan W Arnold, 1011b E Wallisville Rd, Highlands, TX 77562
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 7GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 300CM , Serial Number: 916-76, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 08/09/1996
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Donald E Hill, Po Box 324, Highlands, TX 77562, Other Owners: Donald O Lamb, Albert N Iii Nelson
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5014S , Serial Number: 32-7100018, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 04/21/1971
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Donald E Hill, Po Box 324, Highlands, TX 77562, Other Owners: Walter Wells, Douglas F Hester, Andrew Bray
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6713G , Serial Number: 15072213, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 09/21/1970
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 420 Center St, Highlands, TX 77562
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6865W , Serial Number: 28-21021, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 07/30/1965
    Registrant (Individual): William Graves, 1754 E Wallisville Rd, Highlands, TX 77562
  • Aircraft: GRAVES EAA BIPLANE P-2 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8WG , Serial Number: 1977, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 04/08/1980
    Registrant (Individual): William Mck Jr Graves, 1754 E Wallisville Rd, Highlands, TX 77562
  • Aircraft: GLENS ROBERT L AIR COMMAND 532 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 91359 , Serial Number: 3672167
    Registrant (Individual): Robert L Glens, 313 Battlebell Rd, Highlands, TX 77562
    Deregistered: Yes



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED30$101,15210$116,15024$108,2017$34,5061$226,7202$28,775
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$55,3701$30,5204$78,9150$00$02$27,905
APPLICATIONS DENIED10$140,2187$48,08419$109,78020$24,3733$55,8074$55,808
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$120,0473$155,2178$112,0530$01$54,0600$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$111,6200$04$88,0730$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 2529.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$97,0831$75,860
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$02$190,970
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$67,1400$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 2529.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 8
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

Incident types - Highlands


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Highlands, TX

Most common first names in Highlands, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James6474.3 years
William5275.3 years
John4573.8 years
Mary4377.2 years
Robert3670.4 years
George2670.6 years
Charles2462.4 years
Walter1872.4 years
Willie1783.3 years
Joseph1777.5 years
Most common last names in Highlands, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3475.0 years
Davis2070.6 years
Jones1979.6 years
Miller1773.9 years
Walker1667.2 years
Johnson1672.7 years
Williams1466.4 years
Wilson1475.5 years
Norris1176.2 years
Scott1175.2 years
Businesses in Highlands, TX
NameCountNameCount
Cricket Wireless1SONIC Drive-In1
FedEx1Subway1
Jack In The Box1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Donald R. Petrash (1)
  • Steve L. Clark (1)
  • Daniel A. Merillat (1)
  • Miriam Gonzalez (1)
  • Bradley N. Vermillion (1)
  • Charles Jerold Nowling (1)
  • James R. Ayers (1)
  • Kenneth B. Vermillion (1)

Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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