Highland, Arkansas
City · Population 1,047 · #181 in Arkansas
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About Highland
Highland is a small town in northeastern Arkansas counting 1,047 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Highland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.74 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 120 residents per square mile.
📰 Highland News Today
- This Peaceful Arkansas City Is An Idyllic Retirement Spot Surrounded By Stunning Nature islands.com · Feb 16
- Willis "Bill" Russell Obituary May 19, 2026 - Tri-County Funeral Home Tri-County Funeral Home · May 19
- John "J.B." Knowling Obituary (2026) - Hardy, AR - Tri-County Funeral Home - Highland Legacy obituary · Aug 5
- Joe Dale Weaver Obituary Feb 7, 2026 Qualls Funeral Homes · Feb 7
- Nancy Stanley Obituary March 13, 2026 - Tri-County Funeral Home Tri-County Funeral Home · Mar 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Highland Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Highland — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Highland
- KFC/Taco Bell
- Pill Box Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Highland
- Highland City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,047
Rank in state#181 of 500
Land area8.74 sq mi
Density120/sq mi
Coordinates36.2694, -91.5198