Highlands, North Carolina

Population 1,041

Highlands is located in Jackson County, NC. The population is 1,041, making Highlands the 4th largest city in Jackson County.

There are 1 public schools in Highlands with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Highlands is high , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Highlands is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Highlands property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Highlands include Highlands Township, Sugarfork Township and Cashiers Township.

Highlands Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 8.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 40.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 51.6%

Crime Rate

66.64% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 308
  • Violent Crimes: 411
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 2
  • Property Crime: 7
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

71.81% Higher than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in Highlands
  • 48.03 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

43 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 43

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Highlands, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Highlands's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
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Crime view details

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Highlands, NC

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $626
  • 1 Bedroom: $637
  • 2 Bedrooms: $726
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,146

Zip Codes

28741

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Environmental Hazards

43 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Highlands, NC has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Highlands, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Highlands, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.22°
  • February 47.48°
  • March 55.22°
  • April 63.95°
  • May 71.6°
  • June 79.81°
  • July 82.03°
  • August 81.42°
  • September 74.75°
  • October 63.53°
  • November 54.02°
  • December 47.27°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Highlands, NC

Earthquakes
Highlands, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Highlands, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Highlands, NC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Highlands, NC has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Highlands, NC: $65,375

Unemployment

Unemployment in Highlands is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 30.75%
White Collar - 69.25%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

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7 Cemeteries view all

1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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