Highland
6.5
High score (8-10)
Highland County has Rocky Fork Lake — a state park reservoir that draws boating and fishing crowds on summer weekends, creating the only seasonal social mixing the county sees. The surrounding hills are genuinely scenic by Ohio standards.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Hillsboro is a small Appalachian-edge city of 6,500 in SW Ohio with real economic challenges. Rocky Fork Lake provides summer recreation. The social world revolves around the local bar, church, and community events. The county has more rural Appalachian character than suburban.
Lower score (below 6)
Highland County has real poverty and limited economic opportunity — Highland is consistently among Ohio's more economically marginal counties. The social fabric is insular and closed in the way Appalachian communities tend to be. Outsiders have almost no social purchase without an existing local connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Highland, Ohio?
$69k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Highland, Ohio?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Highland, Ohio?
31% men have degree
What's the average male height in Highland, Ohio?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Highland, Ohio?
Local women avg 29.7