Highlandville Market Data, Sites, & Land
Highlandville, Missouri, offers a strategic location with small-town appeal.
Situated along U.S. Highway 160 between Nixa and Branson, the community enjoys easy access to larger city amenities while maintaining a peaceful, small-town pace. Surrounded by rolling hills and natural beauty, Highlandville offers a relaxed way of life in the heart of southwest Missouri.
Highlandville at a Glance
Explore Highlandville’s Key Advantages
Learn more about Highlandville’s growth profile, including population and workforce data, infrastructure access along U.S. Highway 160, and available properties positioned for future investment.
Data sourced from 2023 reports and public datasets.
Population
0.962% 1-year growth
Median Age
5.29% 1-year increase
Median HH Income
25.2% 1-year growth
Median Home Value
14.5% 1-year growth
Working Population
1.68% 1-year growth
Poverty
12.5% 1-year decrease
From 2022 to 2023, employment in Highlandville, MO grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 416 employees to 423 employees.
The most common job groups, by number of people living in Highlandville, MO, are Management Occupations (85 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (35 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (35 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Highlandville, MO.
Housing & living
Highlandville offers some of the most attainable housing options in Christian County. With a median home value of $180,400 in 2023, the community remains more budget-friendly than nearby cities like Ozark and Nixa. The 14.5% year-over-year increase signals growing demand and rising property values, but the city still maintains a price point well below both the county and national averages—an attractive factor for families, first-time homebuyers, and those seeking more rural living.
Homeownership is a defining part of the community. 76.9% of Highlandville households own their homes, one of the highest rates in the region. This reflects a stable residential base and a long-term investment in the community’s rural character and small-town environment.
Daily travel patterns highlight Highlandville’s connection to nearby job centers. Residents average a 25.3-minute commute, closely aligned with the county overall. Most commuters drive alone, and households typically maintain around two vehicles, mirroring patterns across much of rural and suburban Missouri. The data suggests that Highlandville functions as a peaceful home base for workers employed in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, and Branson.
Income levels in Highlandville trend lower than larger neighboring cities. The median household income is $58,438, reflecting the area’s more rural nature and smaller commercial footprint. While the 13.4% poverty rate is slightly higher than national averages, it also underscores the need for continued community investment, improved access to services, and broadened economic opportunities—areas that align with ongoing development efforts across Christian County.
Together, these indicators portray Highlandville as a small, quiet community with growing housing demand, strong homeownership, and convenient access to regional employment hubs. Its affordability and rural setting remain key strengths as Christian County continues to grow.
For more interactive charts—including Highlandville’s property values, commute trends, and household characteristics—visit DataUSA’s Highlandville dashboard.
Local Tax Snapshot
Highlandville, MO — Sales & Use Tax (2025)
| Base combined sales tax | 7.975%[1] |
|---|---|
| Breakdown | State 4.225% · County/ESD & Ambulance 2.25% · City 1.50%.[1] |
| Special districts (examples) | Addresses inside the Highlandville CID are +1% → total 8.975% sales tax.[1] |
| Use tax (delivered/remote) | 5.725% (state 4.225% + city 1.50%); Christian County does not levy a county use tax.[1] [2] |
Confirm any address with the MO DOR sales/use portal.
Highlandville, MO — Property Tax
| Who bills/collects? | Christian County Collector. The City of Highlandville does not bill or collect property taxes.[3] |
|---|---|
| Due date | Statements mailed in November; due by Dec 31 (postmark rules apply).[3] |
| Assessment ratios (MO) | Residential 19% · Commercial 32% · Agricultural 12% of market value.[4] |
| Commercial real estate surtax | 0.34% of assessed value (countywide).[5] |
| City median (informational) | Effective rate ≈ 0.85%; median bill ≈ $1,302 on median value ≈ $155,700.[6] |
Christian County, MO — Countywide Tax Info
| Unincorporated base sales tax | 6.475% (State 4.225% + County/ESD & Ambulance 2.25%).[1] |
|---|---|
| Use tax (delivered/remote) | 4.225% (state only; county has no local use tax).[2] |
| Domestic utilities (local) | 0.25% (per DOR “Domestic Utility” column).[1] |
| County property-tax operations levy | None for general operations; county relies on sales tax.[7] |
| Who bills/collects property tax? | Christian County Collector (mailed Nov; due Dec 31).[3] |
| Assessment ratios (MO) | Res 19% · Comm 32% · Ag 12%.[4] |
| Commercial real estate surtax | 0.34% of assessed value (countywide).[5] |
Sources
- Missouri DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Tables, Oct–Dec 2025. Entries show: (a) Highlandville 7.975% sales / 5.725% use; (b) Highlandville CID 8.975% sales; (c) Christian County 6.475% sales (includes ESD & Ambulance); Domestic Utility 0.25%. PDF (see p. 42)
- Missouri DOR — Sales/Use Rate Tables index page (confirm county does not levy a local use tax). DOR 2025 tables
- Christian County Collector — tax statements due upon receipt; delinquent after Dec 31. Collector site
- Missouri State Tax Commission (statutory assessment ratios: Res 19%, Comm 32%, Ag 12%). STC pamphlet
- Christian County Assessor — “Calculating Estimated Property Taxes” (commercial surtax 0.34%). Assessor PDF
- Ownwell — Highlandville (Christian County) property tax snapshot (median effective rate, value, and bill). Link
- Christian County — Assessor site statement noting no property-tax levy for operations; county relies on sales tax. Assessor site
Also helpful: MO DOR sales/use portal & address lookup — Link.
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