At a Glance
Median Income
$52,663
$26,087 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $280,806
Median Rent
$708/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
18.7% smoking rate
How Howard City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Howard City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Howard City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Howard City residents earn a median household income of $52,663 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,087. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,086 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howard City is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,806. Median rent is $708/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
8.0% of adults in Howard City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howard City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,683
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,663
Per Capita$26,087
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$708
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$280,806
Housing Units755
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation882 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Howard City was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.