Settlement of this portion of the Colony of Virginia by Europeans began around 1745. Located west of the Tidewater and Piedmont regions in Virginia and also west of the Shenandoah Valley, this area is beyond (known … 查看更多內容

Highland County is in the marine west coast climate zone, with a Köppen Climate Classification of Cfb. As such, Highland experiences warm summers with an average … 查看更多內容

Highways
Highland County does not possess within its borders any section of the Interstate Highway System, though east–west Interstate 64 and … 查看更多內容

2020 census
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table … 查看更多內容

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Highland County has a total area of 415.9 square miles (1,077.2 km ), of which 415.2 square miles (1,075.4 km ) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km ) (0.2%) is water.
The county's western border is naturally defined and lies … 查看更多內容

In October 2013, Highland County's labor force was composed of 1,142 people and had an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Historically, agriculture has played a significant role … 查看更多內容

Education
Currently, Public education in Highland County for grades K-12 is provided by Highland County Public Schools. The district has one elementary school, Highland Elementary School, serving grades … 查看更多內容