Highland township, Iowa
Highland township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Highland township is a geographic entity located in Palo Alto County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 887. The land area covers 34.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 887 | ±147 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ±8.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 364 | ±64 | 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 | 465 | ±72 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 364 | ±64 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 101 | ±46 |
| Median Home Value | $113,600 | ±$11,229 |
| Median Gross Rent | $600 | ±$159 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,737 | ±$10,030 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,226 | ±$4,506 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | ±5.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 111 | ±46 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 464 | ±101 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.4% | ±3.2% |
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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COUNTY OF PALO ALTO
GUS Population: 8,809 (2024)
ID: 164268
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY AUDITOR
1010 BROADWAY ST, STE 2, EMMETSBURG IA 50536-2483
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Emmetsburg, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Emmetsburg, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-02 | Spencer, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Terril, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Graettinger, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Graettinger, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Ruthven, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Ruthven, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Spencer, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Spencer, IA |
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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Iowa Lakes Community College
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College | 19.5 mi away | 19 S 7th St, Estherville, IA, 51334-2295 |
7123622601
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RUTHVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 1301 GOWRIE ST, RUTHVEN, IA, 51358 |
(712) 837-4820
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Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
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College Vocational | 24.8 mi away | 1543 18th Street, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360 |
7123360512
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EMMETSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 707 N SUPERIOR, EMMETSBURG, IA, 50536 |
(712) 852-4009
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GRAETTINGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 115 W ROBINS ST, GRAETTINGER, IA, 51342 |
(712) 859-3592
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TERRIL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 115 N STATE ST, TERRIL, IA, 51364 |
(712) 853-6224
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WEBB PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 124 MAIN ST, WEBB, IA, 51366 |
(712) 838-7719
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MALLARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 605 INMAN ST, MALLARD, IA, 50562 |
(712) 425-3330
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SPENCER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 21 E 3RD ST, SPENCER, IA, 51301 |
(712) 580-7290
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LAURENS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 273 N THIRD, LAURENS, IA, 50554 |
(712) 841-4612
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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 EMMETSBURG, IA US, located 8.3 miles from Highland township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2° | 7.4° | 16.8° | 0.68" | 8.0" |
| February | 31.2° | 11.5° | 21.4° | 0.93" | 8.2" |
| March | 43.8° | 23.8° | 33.8° | 1.78" | 5.9" |
| April | 59.0° | 35.8° | 47.4° | 3.70" | 2.6" |
| May | 71.1° | 48.6° | 59.8° | 4.49" | 0.1" |
| June | 81.5° | 59.3° | 70.4° | 5.54" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.8° | 63.3° | 74.1° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.2° | 60.4° | 71.3° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.7° | 51.2° | 63.5° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.5° | 38.4° | 50.5° | 2.37" | 0.3" |
| November | 45.5° | 25.5° | 35.5° | 1.46" | 4.9" |
| December | 31.7° | 13.9° | 22.8° | 1.06" | 7.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruthven city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| Ayrshire city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Emmetsburg city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Dickens city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
| Graettinger city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Curlew city | City | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1914791941. • 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.