Highland town, Wisconsin
Highland town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Highland town is a geographic entity located in Iowa County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 738. The land area covers 64.62 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 738 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45 yrs | ±7.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 309 | ±44 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 391 | ±59 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 309 | ±44 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 82 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $338,500 | ±$25,204 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,646 | ±$18,659 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,405 | ±$4,999 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 66 | ±31 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±6.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 462 | ±114 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.6% | ±7.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND
GUS Population: 742 (2024)
ID: 140801
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIR
5029 LAGOON RD, HIGHLAND WI 53543-9375
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GUS Population: 23,963 (2024)
ID: 136505
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
222 N IOWA ST, STE 102, DODGEVILLE WI 53533-1596
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Highland | PK-05 | Highland, WI | |
| Regular School Highland | 09-12 | Highland, WI | |
| Regular School Highland | 06-08 | Highland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Dodgeville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dodgeville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Dodgeville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Livingston, WI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-9 | SPRING GREEN, WI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | DODGEVILLE, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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College | 15.8 mi away | 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI, 53809-9778 |
6088223262
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COBB PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 109 S. MIFFLIN ST., COBB, WI, 53526 |
(608) 623-2554
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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College | 23.5 mi away | 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI, 53818-3099 |
6083421491
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MONTFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 102 E. PARK ST., MONTFORT, WI, 53569 |
(608) 943-6265
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MUSCODA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 400 N. WISCONSIN AVE., MUSCODA, WI, 53573 |
(608) 739-3510
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LONE ROCK COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 234 N. BROADWAY, LONE ROCK, WI, 53556 |
(608) 583-2034
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ALLEN-DIETZMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 220 W. BARBER AVE., LIVINGSTON, WI, 53554 |
(608) 943-6801
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DODGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 139 S. IOWA ST., DODGEVILLE, WI, 53533 |
(608) 935-3728
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MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 137 HIGH ST., STE. 2, MINERAL POINT, WI, 53565 |
(608) 987-2447
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SPRING GREEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 230 E. MONROE ST., SPRING GREEN, WI, 53588 |
(608) 588-2276
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DODGEVILLE WWTP, WI US, located 13.4 miles from Highland town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0° | 8.9° | 17.4° | 1.45" | 10.3" |
| February | 30.6° | 12.1° | 21.4° | 1.52" | 10.6" |
| March | 42.8° | 23.0° | 32.9° | 2.30" | 5.9" |
| April | 56.5° | 33.9° | 45.2° | 3.88" | 1.5" |
| May | 68.3° | 45.5° | 56.9° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.7° | 55.9° | 66.8° | 5.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 60.1° | 70.7° | 4.71" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.6° | 58.2° | 68.9° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.4° | 49.4° | 60.9° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.3° | 37.6° | 48.5° | 3.08" | 0.6" |
| November | 43.9° | 26.0° | 35.0° | 2.47" | 1.9" |
| December | 31.1° | 15.6° | 23.4° | 1.83" | 10.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Cobb village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Edmund CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Montfort village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Avoca village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Muscoda village | Village | 9.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5504934475. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.