The Town FilesHighland County, Ohio
43,517 people. The median home is worth $168,900 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $65,785.
Towns in Highland County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 6,481 | $149,200 | $55,521 | 40.3 |
| Greenfield | 4,339 | $113,700 | $46,875 | 34.3 |
| Lynchburg | 1,510 | $150,600 | $70,956 | 30.9 |
| Leesburg | 1,273 | $150,900 | $77,102 | 32.0 |
| Rocky Fork Point | 742 | $140,600 | $36,250 | 47.1 |
| Highland Holiday | 571 | $67,100 | $61,950 | 22.5 |
People and housing
| Highland County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $780 | $914 |
| Median household income | $65,785 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 41.0 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
11,108 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,831 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 521 storm events in Highland County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Highland County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).