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Highland, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 869 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.6%
 
Males: 453  (52.2%)
Females: 416  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 53543.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,830 (it was $37,228 in 2000)
Highland:

$60,830
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,999 (it was $16,176 in 2000)

Highland village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $144,426 (it was $75,800 in 2000)
Highland:

$144,426
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $166,076; detached houses: $168,402; mobile homes: $18,237

Median gross rent in 2022: $634.

March 2022 cost of living index in Highland: 85.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.1%

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  • Races in Highland, WI (2022)
    • 84496.3%White alone
    • 131.5%Black alone
    • 30.3%Asian alone
    • 30.3%Hispanic
    • 20.2%Two or more races

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According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Highland, Wisconsin as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Highland is 232 to 1.


Crime rates in Highland by year

Type

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2018

2019

2020
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(120.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		1
(125.8)		0
(0.0)		2
(236.4)		15
(1,784)		1
(117.2)		4
(470.6)		1
(118.3)		2
(237.2)		2
(239.2)		1
(119.9)		1
(120.0)		1
(121.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		5
(628.9)		5
(593.8)		3
(354.6)		5
(594.5)		6
(703.4)		3
(352.9)		3
(355.0)		3
(355.9)		9
(1,077)		2
(239.8)		3
(360.1)		1
(121.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(117.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(120.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index34.023.830.7148.636.356.522.530.859.818.068.413.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Highland, WI

Crime rate in Highland detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.21
Wisconsin average:

2.07
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Ancestries: German (39.4%), American (16.8%), Irish (6.1%), Norwegian (5.7%), English (5.0%), Italian (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1873

Elevation: 1192 feet

Land area: 1.13 square miles.

Population density: 768 people per square mile   (low).

Highland, Wisconsin map

8 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.9%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,255 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,728 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (40.6 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (49.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (161.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Montfort, WI (2.4 miles ),
Cobb, WI (2.5 miles ),
Castle Rock, WI (2.5 miles ),
Wingville, WI (2.6 miles ),
Edmund, WI (2.8 miles),
Clyde, WI (3.1 miles ),
Avoca, WI (3.1 miles ),
Muscoda, WI (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.05 N, Longitude: 90.38 W

Area code: 608

Distribution of median household income in Highland, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Highland, WI in 2022
Highland satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $255,500
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $179,000
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $152,900
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $66,000
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $126,700
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $85,300
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $52,700
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $87,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Highland, WI residents
Average permit cost in Highland, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +49 (+6.1%).
Most common industries in Highland, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (16.5%)
  • Construction (14.7%)
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Health care (5.9%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (28.6%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (6.5%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.3%)
  • Wood products (4.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (26.4%)
  • Educational services (15.9%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Highland, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Construction laborers (5.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)

Average climate in Highland, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Highland-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 56% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.9 miles away from the Highland village center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.7 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Highland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 59% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 343.5 miles away from Highland center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 133.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 320.0 miles away from Highland center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 343.6 miles away from Highland center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 121.5 miles away from Highland center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 103.6 miles away from Highland center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Iowa County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Highland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Highland:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-RIVERDALE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MUSCODA, WI)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY-FENNIMORE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; FENNIMORE, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Highland:

  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 23 miles; Platteville, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,679)
  • Edgewood College (about 49 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 50 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 50 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 54 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 56 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • Viterbo University (about 68 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)

Public high school in Highland:

  • HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HIGH (Location: 1030 CARDINAL DR, Grades: 9-12, Charter school)

Public elementary/middle schools in Highland:

  • HIGHLAND COMMUNITY MIDDLE (Students: 58, Location: 1030 CARDINAL DR, Grades: 6-8, Charter school)
  • HIGHLAND COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY (Location: 1030 CARDINAL DR, Grades: PK-5, Charter school)
See full list of schools located in Highland

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Birthplace of Annette E. Breiwa

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Highland: Highland Wastewater Treatment Facility (A), Highland Ambulance Service (B), Highland Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Iowa County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

HIGHLAND WATERWORKS (Population served: 842, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Highland that have no violations reported:

  • OTTER CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCH (Population served: 42, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

64.4%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.7%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

4 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
7 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Highland (2011 data):

  • Highland State Bank: at 541 North Main Street, branch established on 1903/06/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $29.0 mil, Deposits: $25.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Southwestern Wisconsin Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Highland:

Marital status in Highland, WI
  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 58.5%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

For population 25 years and over in Highland:

  • High school or higher: 96.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Highland
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Highland, WI (based on Iowa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,6328
Mainline Protestant4,24723
Evangelical Protestant69413
Other281
None12,086-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

2.13 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Here:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Iowa County:

11.48 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.1%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.8%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Highland:

52.0%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

52.2%
Wisconsin:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.9
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Highland:

19.9%
Wisconsin:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.8%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

41.2%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
This city:

58.0%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Highland:

80.6%
Wisconsin:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Highland, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$3,371$40,4520$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,732$44,7840$0
Other Government Administration 1$5,045$60,5400$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,064$48,7681$831
Totals for Government 4$16,212$48,6361$831

Highland government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $240,000 ($276.18)
    Parks and Recreation: $22,000 ($25.32)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($8.06)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($3.45)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $187,000 ($215.19)
    Sewerage: $156,000 ($179.52)
    Regular Highways: $155,000 ($178.37)
    Solid Waste Management: $73,000 ($84.00)
    Local Fire Protection: $69,000 ($79.40)
    Police Protection: $61,000 ($70.20)
    Central Staff Services: $50,000 ($57.54)
    Parks and Recreation: $23,000 ($26.47)
    General - Other: $21,000 ($24.17)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($13.81)
    Health - Other: $9,000 ($10.36)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($6.90)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($2.30)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,000 ($1.15)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($42.58)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($12.66)
    Police Protection: $10,000 ($11.51)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($3.45)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $208,000 ($239.36)

Highland government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $157,000 ($180.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $77,000 ($88.61)
    Other: $20,000 ($23.01)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($18.41)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $21,000 ($24.17)
    Donations From Private Sources: $12,000 ($13.81)
    General Revenue - Other: $9,000 ($10.36)
    Sale of Property: $5,000 ($5.75)
    Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($4.60)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($3.45)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $186,000 ($214.04)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $185,000 ($212.89)
    Highways: $45,000 ($51.78)
    Other: $25,000 ($28.77)
    Education: $19,000 ($21.86)
  • Tax - Property: $221,000 ($254.32)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $3,000 ($3.45)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.30)

Highland government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,362,000 ($1567.32)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,303,000 ($1499.42)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $245,000 ($281.93)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $186,000 ($214.04)

Highland government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,238,000 ($1424.63)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $100,000 ($115.07)

Businesses in Highland, WI

  • Ford: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Highland:

  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Highland:

  • WHHI (91.3 FM; HIGHLAND, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WJTY (88.1 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: JOY PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDMP-FM (99.3 FM; DODGEVILLE, WI; Owner: DODGE POINT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGLR-FM (97.7 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIYX (106.1 FM; SAGEVILLE, IA; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WPVL-FM (107.1 FM; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WRCO-FM (100.9 FM; RICHLAND CENTER, WI; Owner: FRUIT BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Highland:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)

Highland fatal accident list:

May 29, 2004 04:03 PM, Sr-80, Lat: 43.044189, Lon: -90.380335, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 16, 2002 10:43 PM, Sr-80, Lat: 43.044189, Lon: -90.380335, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 31, 1998 08:24 PM, Sr-80, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.0mTotal length
  • 520Total average daily traffic
  • 561Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Highland)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 43.049444 Lon: -90.366778, Call Sign: KSF765, Licensee ID: L00003504,
    Assigned Frequencies: 26.1100 MHz, 26.3900 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2000, Expiration Date: 12/01/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/03/2010, Registrant: State Of Wisconsin - Educational Communications Board, 3319 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, WI 53713


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 4837 Tower Rd (Lat: 43.048778 Lon: -90.368861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 123.4 m, Overall height: 128.9 m, Call Sign: KDP358,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.385 MHz, Grant Date: 11/09/2023, Expiration Date: 01/03/2034, Registrant: Iowa County Emergency Management, 109 East Leffler Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533, Phone: (608) 930-9500, Email:

  • Whhi Tower E City Limits (Lat: 43.049444 Lon: -90.366778), Call Sign: KNHH960,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.955 MHz, Grant Date: 06/09/1998, Expiration Date: 08/25/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/10/2002, Registrant: State Of Wisconsin, 1 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53701, Phone: (608) 266-0471

  • 4837 Tower Rd N Of Smoky Hill Rd (Lat: 43.048611 Lon: -90.369167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 126 m, Call Sign: WNRD866,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.370 MHz, 151.460 MHz, 155.460 MHz, 151.460 MHz, 154.680 MHz, 155.475 MHz, Grant Date: 06/19/2015, Expiration Date: 09/15/2025, Certifier: Diane Miller, Registrant: Wisconsin State Patrol, 4822 Madison Yards Way - 9th Fl South, Madison, WI 53705, Phone: (608) 709-0095, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • HIGHLAND, 4837 Tower Rd (Lat: 43.048611 Lon: -90.369167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 126.2 m, Call Sign: WPOT676,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6618.75 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 04/11/2019, Expiration Date: 06/08/2029, Registrant: Wisconsin State Patrol, 4822 Madison Yards Way - 9th Fl South, Madison, WI 53705, Phone: (608) 709-0095, Email:

  • Highland WI, Tower Rd N Of Hwy 80 (Lat: 43.048611 Lon: -90.369167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 126.2 m, Call Sign: WQFT652,
    Assigned Frequencies: 945.000 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2006, Expiration Date: 12/01/2028, Certifier: Wendy Wink, Registrant: Gray Miller Persh LLC, 1200 New Hampshire Av Nw, Washington, DC 20036-6802, Phone: (202) 776-2571, Fax: (202) 776-2222, Email:

  • HIGHLAND, Lat: 43.045139 Lon: -90.380306, Call Sign: WQLA555,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.393 MHz, Grant Date: 11/12/2009, Expiration Date: 11/12/2019, Cancellation Date: 01/18/2020, Certifier: Becky Fredericks, Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

  • HIGHLAND, Tower Rd (Lat: 43.049556 Lon: -90.367222), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.9 m, Call Sign: WQYD684,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6137.92 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 08/25/2016, Expiration Date: 08/25/2026, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • HIGHLAND, 4907 Lagoon Road (Lat: 43.050667 Lon: -90.391639), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Call Sign: WQYN393,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 11/16/2016, Expiration Date: 11/16/2026, Certifier: Dwayne Latzke, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N9XVH, Grant Date: 07/15/1994, Expiration Date: 07/15/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/18/2006, Registrant: Gary J Richgels, 1012 W Dodgeville, Highland, WI 53543

  • Call Sign: KN4LEN, Licensee ID: L02175342, Grant Date: 04/03/2018, Expiration Date: 04/03/2028, Certifier: Daniel W Cholvin, Registrant: Daniel W Cholvin 553, 506 Diagonal Street, Highland, WI 53543


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23-160 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23GN, N23GN, N-23GN, Serial Number: 23-1415, Airworthiness Date: 02/26/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 11/20/2019
    Registrant (Corporation): Midwest General And Mechanical Contractors Inc, Po Box 305, Highland, WI 53543
  • Aircraft: LANCAIR COMPANY LC-40-550FG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6514B, N6514B, N-6514B, Serial Number: 40026, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 10/17/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 06/26/2008
    Registrant (LLC): N2828 LLC, 4598 Reger Rd, Highland, WI 53543
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 66700, N66700, N-66700, Serial Number: 15076218, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 10/19/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 12/20/2011
    Registrant (LLC): Red Barn Aircraft LLC, 5431 Hwy 80, Highland, WI 53543
  • Aircraft: HALE LARRY O ACRO SPORT II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 68LH, N68LH, N-68LH, Serial Number: 434, Year manufactured: 1990, Airworthiness Date: 06/28/1990, Certificate Issue Date: 12/23/2002
    Registrant (Individual): James W Gottschall, 5431 State Road 80, Highland, WI 53543
  • Aircraft: SIXCHUTER SPIRIT XL (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
    N-Number: 8045J, N8045J, N-8045J, Serial Number: 2810, Certificate Issue Date: 09/17/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel D Dorota, 148 Main St, Highland, WI 53543
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/20/2017
  • Aircraft: SIXCHUTER SPIRIT XL (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 61151, N61151, N-61151, Serial Number: SPIRIT XL 2884, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 11/09/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 09/21/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas E Pinch, 1210 Dodgeville St, Highland, WI 53543
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/14/2017

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Highland, WI
  • 59.3%Utility gas
  • 23.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.1%Electricity
  • 3.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Highland, WI
  • 57.3%Utility gas
  • 37.3%Electricity
  • 5.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Highland compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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