Highland, Illinois

About Highland

Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, Highland is a close-knit town, home to 10,028 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Highland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,401 residents per square mile.

📰 Highland News Today

• Gary Dean Wilson WGEL Radio · Oct 9
• Theodore C. "Ted" Little Jr. Obituary Aug 31, 2026 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Aug 31
• Highland’s Schrumpf gaps field for win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Rend Lake The Troy Times Tribune · Oct 3
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Highland, Illinois - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 21
• Anne L. Collins Obituary (2026) - Highland, IL - Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. - Highland Legacy | Obituary · Oct 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Illinois headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Highland Unique

• One of 11 places in the US named Highland — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,028.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Highland

• China Restaurant — asian
• Highland Diner
• The Railshake Brewery

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Erwin H. Weder Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Highland

• Denny Rinderer Park reviews ★
• Glik Park reviews ★
• Highland Country Club reviews ★
• Hoffman Park reviews ★
• KC Hall Park reviews ★
• Kaeser Park reviews ★
• Lindendale Park reviews ★
• Madison County Fairgrounds reviews ★
• Merwin Park reviews ★
• Silver Lake Park reviews ★
• Spindler Park reviews ★
• The Square reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Highland

• Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
• Highland Elementary School
• Highland High School
• Highland Middle School
• Highland Primary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• St Joseph'S Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Highland

🏘️ Nearby Communities