Highland Heights, Kentucky

About Highland Heights

Highland Heights, KY is a close-knit town located in northern Kentucky with an estimated population of 6,292.

Officially, Highland Heights is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,402 residents per square mile.

📰 Highland Heights News Today

• Justin Daniel Hitch Obituary (2026) - Highland Heights, KY - Woodhead Funeral Home - Falmouth Legacy obituary · Aug 11
• Highland Heights Police warn of recent car break-ins at apartment complex WLWT · May 29
• Highland Heights Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Highland Heights passes a tax break at the gas pump LINK nky · Jun 19
• Contractor says truck stolen in Highland Heights with $25,000 worth of tools inside FOX19 | Cincinnati · Jun 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Highland Heights Unique

• Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 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 6,292.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Highland Heights

• Applebee's — american
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Barleycorn’s — american
• Donatos Pizza — pizza
• Frisch's Big Boy — burger
• Nittha Siam Kitchen — thai
• Skyline Chili — chili

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Highland Heights

• Apple Orchard Park reviews ★
• Bon Jan Park reviews ★
• City of Highland Heights Park reviews ★
• Highland Heights Veterans Park reviews ★
• Lakeside Commons Park and Gardens reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Highland Heights

• North Campbell TECH
• Northern KY Tech - Highland Hts

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Highland Heights

🏘️ Nearby Communities