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Howard City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Montcalm County County
Howard City, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Howard City a Good Place to Live?
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 1.2% (67% 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 $266,259. 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.
Safety & Crime
Howard City reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,230/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.