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County population in July 2011: 2,311 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 947
Renter-occupied apartments: 184
% of renters here:

16%
State:

22%

Land area: 416 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 6 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Highland County: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Construction (19.8%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (15.4%), Educational,health and social services (12.5%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 62%
  • Government: 18%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 20%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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Races in Highland County, Virginia:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (98.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone (0.6%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (0.5%)

Median resident age:  46.0 years
Virginia median age:  35.7 years

Males: 1,254  (49.4%)
Females: 1,282  (50.6%)

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Average household size:
Highland County:

2.2 people
Virginia:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $37,791 ($29,732 in 1999)
This county:

$37791
Virginia:

$59330

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $406 (lower quartile is $286, upper quartile is $508)
This county:

$406
State:

$832


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $167,446 (it was $88,000 in 2000)
Highland County:

$167,446
Virginia:

$252,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $126,079 - $254,993

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $279,914
Here:

$279,914
State:

$330,816

Townhouses or other attached units: $618,560
Here:

$618,560
State:

$310,878

Mobile homes: $336,180
Here:

$336,180
State:

$37,843

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $7,492
Here:

$7,492
State:

$92,978
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,236
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $242

Highland County, VA map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 12 buildings, average cost: $162,700
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $107,600
  • 2009: 13 buildings, average cost: $131,900



2004 Presidential Election results in Highland County Virginia:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 64.6%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 34.3%


2008 Presidential Election results in Highland County Virginia:

McCain (Republican): 60.5%
Obama (Democratic): 38.4%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,064 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $755 (0.5%)


Highland County household income distribution in 2009 Highland County home values distribution


Highland County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.3%
(12.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

12.6%
Whole state:

9.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

5.4%
Whole state:

4.3%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Highland County is $429 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $533 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $736 a month.

Cities in this county include: Monterey.

Highland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Local government website:WWW.HIGHLANDCOVA.ORG

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Highland County: Confederate Breastworks (A), Forks of Waters (B), Flood (C), Locust Springs Recreation Site (D), Locust Springs Picnic Area (E), Valley Center (F), Head Waters (G), Company 4 Buena Vista Rescue Squad (H), Company 1 Lexington Rescue Squad (I), Shenandoah Rescue Squad (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Highland County include: Asbury Church (A), Beulah Presbyterian Church (B), Central Church (C), Green Hill Church (D), Hamilton Chapel (E), Hightown Church (F), Hiner Church (G), Laurel Gap Church (H), Lockridge Memorial Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Stony Run Cemetery (1), Fairview Cemetery (2), Griffin Cemetery (3), Big Valley Cemetery (4), Blue Grass Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Warwick Run (A), Siebert Run (B), Eowyns Run (C), Hulit Draft (D), Wooden Run (E), Whiteman Run (F), White Run (G), Vinegar Run (H), Upper Mountain Lick (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Highland County: Highland Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Augusta County , Bath County , Pendleton County, West Virginia , Pocahontas County, West Virginia .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

5.6%
Virginia:

5.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 43
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 72.8%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%

Number of foreign born residents: 9 (100% naturalized citizens)

Highland County:

0.4%
Whole state:

8.1%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 5
  • 1965 to 1969: 4

Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.0 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 73.0%

Highland County marital status for males
Highland County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,514
  • One, attached: 6
  • Two: 21
  • 3 or 4: 22
  • 5 to 9: 11
  • Mobile homes: 236
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 12

Housing units in Highland County with a mortgage: 182 (1 second mortgage, 2 home equity loan, 6 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 285

Here:

39.0% with mortgage
State:

75.1% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.59%
Here56.6%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 1,435
Total congregations: 19

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)LDS (Mormon) ChurchChurch of God of ProphecyOther
Adherents774 (53.9%)272 (19.0%)239 (16.7%)48 (3.3%)102 (7.1%)
Congregations10 (52.6%)4 (21.1%)1 (5.3%)1 (5.3%)3 (15.8%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Highland County - Monterey

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
This county:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Highland County:

8.24 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

16.47 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Highland County:

12.36 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.6%
Virginia:

9.3%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

25.3%
Virginia:

26.7%



Agriculture in Highland County:

Average size of farms: 328 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $43,476
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $39.10
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 97.08%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $29,127
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 9.91%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $40,836
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 95.56%
Average age of principal farm operators: 59 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 11.66
Land in orchards: 21 acres

Tornado activity:

Highland County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 6.7 times below overall U.S. average.

Earthquake activity:

Highland County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/2003 at 16:32:32, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 92.3 miles away from the county center
On 10/21/1998 at 05:56:47, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 8.3 mi) earthquake occurred 95.4 miles away from the county center
On 4/22/1991 at 01:01:20, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 9.1 mi) earthquake occurred 46.3 miles away from the county center
On 9/22/2001 at 16:01:20, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, 2.5 LG, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 68.3 miles away from Highland County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Virginia Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms, Incident Period: February 5, 2010 to February 11, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1905): April 27, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1905, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Winter Storm
  • Virginia Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm, Incident Period: December 18, 2009 to December 20, 2009, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1874): February 16, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1874, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Winter Storm
  • Virginia Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: June 23, 2006 to July 6, 2006, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1655): July 13, 2006, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1655, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Virginia Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3240): September 12, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3240, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Virginia Hurricane Isabel, Incident Period: September 18, 2003 to October 1, 2003, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1491): September 18, 2003, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1491, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Virginia Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 25, 2000 to January 30, 2000, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1318): February 28, 2000, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1318, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Virginia Hurricane Fran, Incident Period: September 5, 1996 to September 23, 1996, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1135): September 6, 1996, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1135, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Virginia Severe Flooding, Incident Period: January 19, 1996 to February 1, 1996, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1098): January 27, 1996, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1098, Natural disaster type: Flood
  • Virginia Blizzard, Incident Period: January 6, 1996 to January 12, 1996, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1086): January 13, 1996, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1086, Natural disaster type: Blizzard
  • Virginia Ice Storm, Winter Storm, Severe Storm, Incident Period: March 1, 1994 to March 5, 1994, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1021): April 11, 1994, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1021, Natural disaster type: Ice Storm, Winter Storm, Storm
  • 3 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Highland County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Floods: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (28%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (23%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (3%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Health care (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Carpenters (10%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Germany (44%)
  • France (33%)
  • United Kingdom (22%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Highland County (%):



  • German (24%)
  • United States or American (21%)
  • English (13%)
  • Irish (11%)
  • Scotch-Irish (9%)
  • Scottish (4%)
  • European (4%)


Highland County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 778 (70%)
  • Carpooled: 220 (20%)
  • Walked: 21 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 87 (8%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $45,721.

6.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($56,966 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.20%
Virginia average:

11.06%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.85% relocated from other counties in Virginia ($45,845 average AGI)
2.35% relocated from other states ($11,121 average AGI)
Highland County:

2.35%
Virginia average:

4.24%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries



5.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,213 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.09%
Virginia average:

10.78%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
3.35% relocated to other counties in Virginia ($34,830 average AGI)
1.73% relocated to other states ($9,383 average AGI)
Highland County:

1.73%
Virginia average:

4.13%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 7.5
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 5.7

Births per 1000 population in Highland County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 12.4

Deaths per 1000 population in Highland County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 3.6
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 0.0

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Highland County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 572 (507 aged, 65 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 14%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 686.870
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1212.120
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 40.4

Household type by relationship:

Households: 2,536
  • In family households: 2,134 (597 male householders, 156 female householders)
    624 spouses, 625 children (608 natural, 5 adopted, 12 stepchildren), 34 grandchildren, 14 brothers or sisters, 19 parents, 22 other relatives, 43 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 402 (159 male householders (127 living alone)), 210 female householders (206 living alone)), 33 nonrelatives

Size of family households: 417 2-persons, 169 3-persons, 118 4-persons, 41 5-persons, 3 6-persons, 5 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 333 1-person, 36 2-persons.

97.2% of residents of Highland County speak English at home.
1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (78% speak English very well, 23% speak English not well).
1.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (86% speak English very well, 14% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $17,850,000 ($7192 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $512,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $8,385,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $4,308,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $110,000
Federal grants: $4,068,000
Federal procurement contracts: $210,000 ($35,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $769,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $21,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $501,000
Federal Government insurance: $1,756,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 76
Here:

31 per 1000 residents
State:

70 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 181
Here:

73 per 1000 residents
State:

40 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: 0
Here:

0 per 1000 residents
State:

+18 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +49
Here:

+20 per 1000 residents
State:

+14 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Highland County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.08 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.1
State:

6.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.3
State:

4.3

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 0
  • 2000 to 2004: 57
  • 1990 to 1999: 184
  • 1980 to 1989: 122
  • 1970 to 1979: 300
  • 1960 to 1969: 100
  • 1950 to 1959: 140
  • 1940 to 1949: 214
  • 1939 or earlier: 900
Rooms in houses/apartments in Highland County, Virginia
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 4
  • 3 rooms: 27
  • 4 rooms: 101
  • 5 rooms: 221
  • 6 rooms: 195
  • 7 rooms: 158
  • 8 rooms: 148
  • 9+ rooms: 93
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 4
  • 3 rooms: 13
  • 4 rooms: 36
  • 5 rooms: 50
  • 6 rooms: 44
  • 7 rooms: 27
  • 8 rooms: 5
  • 9+ rooms: 5
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Highland County, Virginia
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 39
  • 2 bedrooms: 221
  • 3 bedrooms: 466
  • 4 bedrooms: 169
  • 5+ bedrooms: 52
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 20
  • 2 bedrooms: 75
  • 3 bedrooms: 68
  • 4 bedrooms: 15
  • 5+ bedrooms: 6
Cars and other vehicles available in Highland County, Virginia in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 50
  • 1 vehicle: 222
  • 2 vehicles: 359
  • 3 vehicles: 206
  • 4 vehicles: 68
  • 5+ vehicles: 42
  • no vehicle: 36
  • 1 vehicle: 73
  • 2 vehicles: 49
  • 3 vehicles: 20
  • 4 vehicles: 6
  • 5+ vehicles: 0

76% of Highland County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 55% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 63% lived in Virginia.

Highland County:

76.2%
State average:

53.8%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 1844
  • Northeast: 102
  • Midwest: 113
  • South: 376
  • West: 79

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $56,700


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 11%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 8%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Highland County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Wood (52.3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (23.7%)
  • Electricity (13.5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9.7%)
  • Other fuel (0.5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (37.0%)
  • Wood (32.1%)
  • Electricity (20.1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9.8%)
  • Utility gas (1.1%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 0
Here:

0.0%
Virginia:

9.5%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 8
Here:

6.6%
Virginia:

8.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 19
Here:

54.3%
Virginia:

20.6%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Highland County government finances in 2006:

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $283,000
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $329,000
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $60,000
    All Other: $7,000
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $50,000
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $27,000
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $3,623,000
    Police Protection: $524,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $360,000
    Financial Administration: $289,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $273,000
    Solid Waste Management: $250,000
    Health - Other: $169,000
    General - Other: $162,000
    Central Staff Services: $135,000
    Regular Highways: $96,000
    General Public Buildings: $79,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $62,000
    Correctional Institutions: $62,000
    Local Fire Protection: $46,000
    Housing and Community Development: $42,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $34,000
    Libraries: $32,000
    Water Utilities: $18,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $137,000
    All Other: $55,000
    Education: $10,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $84,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Education: $17,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $126,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $97,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $94,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,569,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,443,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Judicial and Legal Services: $151,000
    Correctional Institutions: $88,000
    Health - Other: $88,000
    General - Other: $76,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,533,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $19,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $2,168,000
    All Other: $1,094,000
    General Local Government Support: $177,000
    Public Welfare: $63,000
    Health and Hospitals: $40,000
  • Tax - Property: $3,643,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $113,000
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $93,000
    Other License: $50,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $44,000
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $33,000
    Other Selective Sales: $7,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,796,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 32
  • Number of aged recipients: 12
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 20
  • Number of recipients under 18: 0
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 17
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 0
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 21
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 9


Highland County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
Count Vehicles DUI Fatalities Persons

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Highland County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
Count Vehicles Fatalities Persons

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)




Highland County on our top lists:

  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Mainline Denominations adherents"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most general practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005"

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