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Highland County
Highland County, Ohio, offers an ideal location for businesses looking to tap into diverse markets, with easy access to major highways like U.S. Route 50 and State Route 62. Known for its longstanding aerospace and Tier I auto suppliers, the county is expanding its economic footprint in sectors such as metal fabrication, plastics, logistics, and food production, and is supported by a rich local supply chain.
Highland County's workforce is skilled and growing, with its local high school internship program, and partnerships with nearby colleges providing the talent businesses need to succeed. The Highland County Chamber of Commerce and local economic development agencies offer resources, incentives, and site selection assistance to help companies establish and grow. With its affordable cost of living, beautiful rural landscapes, and vibrant community, Highland County provides an attractive business environment and a high quality of life.
Connect with the Highland County Economic Development Organization
Julie Bolender, Director
jbolender@co.highland.oh.us(937) 661-3010
Highland County Economic Development
129 N. High Street, Suite G
Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
www.develophighlandcountyohio.com
A Snapshot of Highland County
County Seat:
Hillsboro
Local resources:
Highland County Chamber of CommerceVisitors Bureau of Highland CountyNearest Airport(s):
Highland County Airport: 4.6 miles
John Glenn Columbus International Airport: 83 miles
Highways:
US 50, US 62, OH 28, OH 41, OH 72, OH 73, OH 124, OH 131, OH 134, OH 135, OH 136, OH 138, OH 247, OH 286, OH 321, OH 506, OH 753, OH 771, OH 785
Workforce:
84,872 within a 45-minute drive
Population:
43,336 live in the county
GDP:
$2,916,044,355 in Gross Regional Product
Primary Industries
Automotive & Aerospace
Advanced Manufacturing
Railways:
Indiana and Ohio Railway Co.
Higher Education:
Southern State Community College
Median Household Income:
$61,902
Median Home Value:
$185,571
Cost of Living Index:
89.8
Major Employers
Featured Sites
Utilities
Electricity Providers:
Adams Rural Electric
AEP Ohio
AESOhio
Duke Energy Ohio
South Central Power
Natural Gas Providers:
Pike Natural Gas Co.
Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio
Telephone/Internet Providers:
AT&T Ohio
Frontier North
Charter Communications
Horizon
Spectrum
SPCConnect
Top attractions in Highland County
Southeast Ohio is the kind of place that surprises you—where you stumble upon a town that feels like it was pulled from a movie set, enjoy one-of-a-kind, locally owned shops, or discover a hiking trail that becomes your new favorite. It’s the largest, yet somehow least talked-about, region of Ohio, and that’s part of its charm. It’s a place where you can slow down, look around, and see that life’s greatest adventures are right in front of you.
Paint Creek State Park
Explore miles of hiking trails.
Uptown Hillsboro
A thriving, vibrant community.
Appalachian Forest Museum
Located within the Highlands Nature Sanctuary.
Rocky Fork State Park
A paradise for outdoor enthusiasts in southern Ohio.
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