Highland, Indiana
Highland is a community of 5,114 people in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
Why visit Highland
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Charles Sweeton House, Garvin Park and Thunderbolt Pass Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Highland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Highland
Highland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Center Township, Vanderburgh County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,489 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Charles Sweeton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Garvin Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Hooker-Ensle-Pierce House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Koester/Patburg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
McJohnston Chapel and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic church in Indiana, United States
Evansville Wartime Museum
Museum · 1.4 mi
Military museum in Evansville, Indiana
7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville
International World War Peace Tree
Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi
War memorial
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes3
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
999 East Mount Pleasant Road
Mo-Fr 04:30-23:00; Sa-Su 06:00-23:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Cynthia Heights Elementary School
School · 4.1 mi
7225 Big Cynthiana Rd, Evansville
Map of Highland
51 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 36°F | 4.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 3.8 in | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Evansville Regional Ap Gsn 72432 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Vanderburgh County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Darmstadt 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Evansville 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Chandler 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Haubstadt 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Henderson 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Fort Branch 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Boonville 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Poseyville 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Mount Carmel 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Owensboro 31 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Charles Sweeton House, Nyttend, Public domain
- McJohnston Chapel front and southern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hooker-Ensle-Pierce House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Koester-Patburg House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bandstand in Garvin Park, Nyttend, Public domain
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