The Town FilesHighland, Indiana
Community in Vanderburgh County · population 4,435 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $240,400
- Household income
- $98,002
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 47
- Median age
- 45.9
Highland is a community of 4,435 people in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The median home is worth $240,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for families than 98% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 90% of Indiana towns, better transit than 87% of Indiana towns.
How Highland ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Highland is worth $240,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $98,002, which is more affordable than 52% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,695 a month. 91.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Highland | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,400 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,695 | $888 |
| Median household income | $98,002 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 91.1% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Highland
| People | Highland | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Highland
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.8 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 90 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Highland since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 6, 2005 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 24 deaths and 242 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 30, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 8, 1990.
Severe weather in Vanderburgh County since 1996
Vanderburgh County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Vanderburgh County
Vanderburgh County had 107,139 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,061 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Highland itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Towns near Highland
- Melody Hill, IN3.0 mi · 3,689 people · home $201,600
- Evansville, IN4.3 mi · 117,298 people · home $143,100
- Chandler, IN10.2 mi · 3,693 people · home $131,100
- Newburgh, IN10.8 mi · 3,344 people · home $237,600
- Fort Branch, IN13.8 mi · 2,965 people · home $195,900
- Henderson, KY14.4 mi · 27,981 people · home $160,100
- Boonville, IN14.7 mi · 6,712 people · home $162,400
- Mount Vernon, IN19.7 mi · 6,493 people · home $163,300
Highland questions
Is Highland, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Highland scores better for retirees than 72% of Indiana towns and quieter than 45%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.9).
How much does a house cost in Highland?
The median owner-occupied home in Highland is valued at $240,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,002, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,695 a month.
What is the weather like in Highland?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 10.8 inches of snow.
Does Highland get tornadoes?
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Highland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 6, 2005. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)