Howard, CO

Colorado · Fremont County

Howard is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,159. Residents earn $57,664 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,159 Population 69/sq mi density

$57,664 Median Income $45,151 per capita

$386,500 Home Value $504,894 Zillow

$488 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$57,664 median income, 0.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$386,500 home value, $488/mo rent

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $57,664

23% lower than US avg

Home Value $386,500

37% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 21.0%

38% lower than US avg

Median Rent $488

58% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.0%

7% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.6%

71% lower than US avg

How Howard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,159

Median Age46.7 yrs

Density69/mi²

Male / Female54% / 46%

Largest GroupWhite 84%

Veterans14.4%

Economy

Median Income$57,664

Per Capita$45,151

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty3.6%

County GDP$2,073M

Commute32 min

Housing

C+

Home Value$386,500

Rent$488

Ownership79.5%

Zillow$504,894

Housing Units664

Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity30.0%

Uninsured2.9%

Smoking15.7%

Depression26.5%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

AQI13 (Good)

Rain8.8 in/yr

Elevation7,403 ft (2,256 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.0%

High School+99.2%

Graduate+7.4%

School Score5.61

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%

Commute32 min

Broadband86.3%

EV Stations13

Libraries4

Is Howard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Howard receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Howard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Howard is $57,664, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Howard is $386,500, 37% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Howard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches, including 36.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.

Howard has a population of 1,159 with a density of 69 people per square mile, spread across 16.7 square miles. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.7% female and 54.3% male. The city is predominantly White (83.7%), with 5.1% Hispanic, 3.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.2% of residents. 14.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 17.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 97.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,159

Total Population

2023 Census

People / sq mi

46.7yrs

Median Age

20% above US avg

16.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%

Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Howard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.2%

24% above US avg

Spanish 3.8%

72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Howard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Howard is $57,664, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,151 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,062, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,124 business establishments, including 103 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 7.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Howard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$57,664
	23% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$45,151
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,062
IRS Avg AGI	$59,878
Gini Index	0.467 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.6%
	71% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,124
County GDP	$2,073M

Business (County)

Restaurants	103
Healthcare	98
Retail	126
Manufacturing	34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,296
	34% below US avg
Cost of Living	103.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	32.2 min
Drive Alone	79.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Howard is $386,500, 37% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $504,894, higher than the Census estimate. According to Redfin, the median sale price is $572,000 with homes selling in an average of 61 days. Homes sell for 97.1% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,161 for a one-bedroom to $1,429 for a two-bedroom apartment. 79.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 664 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1976. The average annual property tax is $2,296 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 9.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$386,500
	37% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$504,894
Redfin Median Sale	$572,000
Median List Price	$825,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median Sale Price	$572,000
Median List Price	$825,000
$/Sq Ft	$388
Homes Sold	1
Days on Market	61 days
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.1%
Price Drops	28.6%
Inventory	7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$488
	58% below US avg
Rent Burden	9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,083
1 Bedroom	$1,161
2 Bedrooms	$1,429
3 Bedrooms	$1,861
4 Bedrooms	$2,178

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	79.5%
Owner-Occupied	79.5%
Renter-Occupied	20.5%
Housing Units	664
Median Year Built	1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,296
	34% below US avg
Effective Rate	0.59%

In Howard, 30.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 27.1% have high blood pressure. 15.7% are current smokers. 19.2% report binge drinking. 20.3% are physically inactive, below the national average. 26.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.3% experience frequent mental distress. 2.9% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,159. The dentist ratio is 1:2,919. 80.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Howard vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.0%
	7% below US avg
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart Disease	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	27.1%
Asthma	11.8%
COPD	6.9%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.7%
	12% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.2%
Physical Inactivity	20.3%
Depression	26.5%
Mental Distress	19.3%
Physical Distress	14.1%
Short Sleep	35.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.1%
Uninsured	2.9%
	66% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,159
Dentists	1:2,919
Mental Health	1:254
Checkup Rate	69.0%
Dental Visits	58.6%
Premature Death	9,802/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.8/10
Exercise Access	80.5%
Healthcare Facilities	98

Howard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13 / among the cleanest air in the country. 98% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 7,403 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	46.3°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation	7,403 ft (2,256 m)
Area	16.7 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Population Density	69/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4098°N, 105.8424°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Fremont County County
Nearest Airport	Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 36.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Driest Month (Nov) 0.25"

Air Quality

AQI Median	13.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	97.8%
Unhealthy Days	0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	68.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.3 / 100
Community Resilience	40.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2023.

Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	133 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	88 km
May 10, 1991	24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado	M3.4	124 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado	M3.4	90 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	100 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km N of Blanca, Colorado	M3.3	91 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	118 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	23 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	92 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	147 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	102 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	115 km
Jan 13, 2018	18 km N of Weston, Colorado	M2.9	150 km
May 2, 1992	11 km WSW of Aguilar, Colorado	M2.9	148 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	100 km
Jan 11, 2018	19 km NNW of Weston, Colorado	M2.9	148 km
Aug 24, 2016	16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado	M2.9	95 km
Mar 5, 2016	14 km NNE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M2.9	147 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	88 km
Apr 11, 2021	9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado	M2.8	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

61 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	94 km	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	92 km	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	72 km	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	94 km	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	98 km	0
Apr 11, 1977	EF2	94 km	0
Jul 4, 1960	EF2	53 km	0
Aug 9, 2024	EF1	75 km	0
Jul 20, 2023	EF1	88 km	0
May 8, 2017	EF1	90 km	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	81 km	0
Aug 18, 2009	EF1	68 km	0
Aug 23, 2008	EF1	63 km	0
Aug 16, 2008	EF1	87 km	0
Jun 27, 2007	EF1	94 km	0
Jul 9, 2006	EF1	96 km	0
Jul 12, 1996	EF1	86 km	0
Jun 16, 1991	EF1	44 km	0
Jul 13, 1989	EF1	72 km	0
Apr 21, 1988	EF1	72 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WALDO CANYON (20,112 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	97 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	96 km
2016	JUNKINS	19,023	69 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	96 km
2016	HAYDEN PASS	17,977	14 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	71 km
2005	MASON	11,630	76 km
2019	DECKER	9,875	14 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	89 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	96 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	88 km
2018	APACHE COMPLEX	5,182	90 km
2009	QUARRY	5,141	97 km
2010	MEDANO	4,887	74 km
2018	CARSON MIDWAY	4,773	99 km
2011	DUCKETT	4,705	23 km
2002	IRON MOUNTAIN	3,955	33 km
2022	UNNAMED	3,643	77 km
2013	ROYAL GORGE	3,290	46 km
2000	PSFRXASST1	2,747	75 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.3 in
March	38°F (3°C)	0.7 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.5 in
July	67°F (20°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
September	58°F (14°C)	0.7 in
October	47°F (8°C)	0.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.3 in	Driest
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in

Howard has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and November the driest (0.3").

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Howard is located in Fremont County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. 7.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 68% of the vote, a 38.4-point margin. 86.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 13 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 98 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 79.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68%

D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 38.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	3
Traffic Accidents	81
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	21.0%
	38% below US avg
High School+	99.2%
Graduate Degree+	7.4%
School Test Score	5.61

C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	69/sq mi
Total Area	16.7 sq mi
County	Fremont County County

Services

Broadband Access	86.3%
Avg Download Speed	105.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	5.2 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	13
Alt Fuel Stations	13
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	98
Restaurants	103
Retail Stores	126

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	32.2 min
Drive Alone	79.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.8%

Average costs for common services in Howard. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$258 ($155-$412)
Specialist Visit	$361 ($206-$567)
Urgent Care Visit	$206 ($103-$361)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,268 ($825-$5,155)
Dental Cleaning	$134 ($77-$206)
Dental Filling	$258 ($155-$412)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($26-$77)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$77 ($52-$124)
Brake Pad Replacement	$309 ($155-$516)
Tire Rotation	$41 ($21-$77)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$619 ($412-$1,031)
Battery Replacement	$206 ($103-$361)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$103 ($62-$155)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$93 ($52-$144)
HVAC Repair	$412 ($155-$825)
HVAC System Install	$7,217 ($4,124-$12,372)
Roof Repair	$1,031 ($412-$2,062)
Roof Replacement	$9,279 ($5,671-$15,465)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,547 ($516-$3,609)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,465 ($5,155-$30,930)
DUI Defense	$5,155 ($2,062-$10,310)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,547 ($825-$3,093)
Will Preparation	$516 ($206-$1,031)
Trust Preparation	$2,578 ($1,031-$5,155)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($15-$46)
Women's Haircut	$57 ($31-$103)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$155 ($77-$258)
Manicure	$26 ($15-$46)
Pedicure	$41 ($26-$67)
Massage (1 Hour)	$82 ($52-$134)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.23 ($3.09-$5.67)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.61 ($2.58-$5.16)
Loaf of Bread	$3.92 ($2.58-$5.67)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.64 ($3.09-$6.70)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.67 ($4.12-$7.73)
Rice (per lb)	$1.03 ($0.62-$1.86)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$144 ($82-$258)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$72 ($31-$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$72 ($41-$124)
Internet (Monthly)	$72 ($41-$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$67 ($31-$103)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$88 ($52-$155)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$206 ($77-$516)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,062 ($1,237-$3,609)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$72 ($31-$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.25-$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$103 ($31-$258)
Driver's License Renewal	$31 ($15-$77)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,237 ($619-$2,578)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,031 ($516-$2,062)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$412 ($206-$722)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$52 ($26-$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,031 ($412-$2,578)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,888 ($5,155-$30,930)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$62 ($31-$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$103 ($52-$206)
Dog Grooming	$62 ($31-$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$41 ($21-$77)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$309 ($155-$516)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$206 ($103-$412)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$719
Toddler	$665
Preschool	$1,050
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$724
Toddler	$643
Preschool	$643

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Fremont County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	2,121	142	$49,933	1.02
Retail Trade	1,647	117	$36,261	1.13
Accommodation & Food Services	1,310	96	$22,255	0.99
Construction	805	156	$59,748	1.05
Manufacturing	605	48	$71,142	0.51
Professional & Technical Services	453	115	$66,546	0.45
Arts & Entertainment	369	29	$23,638	1.51
Other Services	351	65	$37,550	0.80
Transportation & Warehousing	343	28	$44,207	0.56
Administrative & Waste Services	267	50	$41,301	0.31
Finance & Insurance	213	49	$67,654	0.36
Wholesale Trade	206	42	$55,470	0.36
Real Estate	166	56	$32,360	0.73
Information & Technology	76	16	$59,273	0.28
Mining & Oil/Gas	64	12	$97,960	1.16
Agriculture & Forestry	64	10	$36,277	0.54
Educational Services	53	15	$40,907	0.18
Utilities	52	8	$95,918	0.94
Management of Companies	6	5	$87,026	0.02
Unclassified	1	3	$13,729	0.05

Campgrounds Near Howard

21 campgrounds found near Howard.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Cottonwood Lake - PSICC (Co)	5.0/5	1	$22
BASSAM GUARD STATION	4.7/5	1	$75
CASCADE (COLORADO)	4.7/5	21	$25
MOUNT PRINCETON	4.7/5	19	$25
ALVARADO CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	50	$30, $60
BREWERY CREEK GUARD STATION	4.5/5	1	$50
CHALK LAKE	4.5/5	19	$25
COLLEGIATE PEAKS	4.5/5	56	$25
SPILLWAY CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	22	$24
ANGEL OF SHAVANO GROUP	4.4/5	1	$145
Turtle Rock Campground	4.3/5	24	$20, $40
OHAVER LAKE	4.2/5	32	$28, $56
Hayden Creek	4.0/5	1	$22
Angel of Shavano	-	1	$25
Bootleg	-	1	Free
Coaldale Campground	-	-	Free
Iron City	-	2	$22
Lake Creek (Co)	-	1	$25
MONARCH PARK	-	35	Free
North Fork Campground	-	-	Free
North Fork Campground (Salida, CO)	-	1	$20

National Parks Near Howard

22 national parks and monuments found near Howard.

Park	Type	Fee
Arkansas Headwaters	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Arkansas River Ranch	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Beaver Creek	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - BLM Site	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Blue Heron	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Browns Canyon	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Centennial Park	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Crystal Lakes	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Florence River Park	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Fremont County Road 643C	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Numbers	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Pathfinder Park	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - River Station	State Park	Free
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - River Walk	State Park	Free
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Cheyenne Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
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Trails Near Howard

459+ trails found near Howard.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
CDNST	19.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SUMMIT	13.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MARSHALL PASS SNOWMOBILE	11.5	SNOW	-	-	-
AGATE CREEK	9.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
NORTH FORK CRESTONE	8.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
COTTON	8.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BLACK CANYON	8.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RITO ALTO	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
COLORADO	7.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HERMIT LAKE ROAD	6.8	SNOW	-	-	-
RAINBOW	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TRIAD RIDGE SINGLE TRACK	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SOUTH COLONY ROAD	6.2	SNOW	-	-	-
MILLSWITCH SNOWMOBILE	6.1	SNOW	-	-	-
EAST MIDDLE	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COLORADO	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE NST	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
COLORADO	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GREENS CREEK	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
LIME RIDGE	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MIDDLE CREEK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SIMMONS PEAK	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
1434	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILD CHERRY	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
HORSETHIEF BASIN	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
NORTH BRUSH	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
VENABLE	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BROWNS CREEK	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
INDIAN CREEK	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COMANCHE	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CDNST	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LITTLE BROWNS CREEK	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
KELLY CREEK	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TRIAD RIDGE ATV	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LITTLE COCHETOPA	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LAKE OF THE CLOUDS	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
STARVATION CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
TANK SEVEN CREEK	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
KROENKE LAKE	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COLORADO	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MAJOR	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
COLORADO	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COMANCHE	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SILVER CREEK	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
SAN ISABEL	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SOUTH BRUSH	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
FLAGSTAFF	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CDNST	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ELK HORN	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
COTTON	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MT. YALE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HUNTS LAKE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NORTH COLONY	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WILLOW LAKE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COTTONWOOD	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SOUTH CRESTONE	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BREWERY CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MT. SHAVANO	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
POT O GOLD	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
COLORADO	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CDNST	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
STOUT CREEK LAKES	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BEASWAY	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
COLORADO	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RAINBOW	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CROSSOVER	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ANTORA MEADOWS	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HEFLEY SADDLE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH TAYLOR	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
GARNER	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CROSSOVER	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MACEY	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COLORADO	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BROKEN HAND PASS	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CDNST	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SWIFT CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PASS CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HORN CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH CRESTONE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
RAINBOW	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
1414	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SUMMIT	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
STEEL CANYON	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MOUNT COLUMBIA	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
NARROW GAUGE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
GOODWIN	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CDNST	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COLORADO	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH CRESTONE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
1434.A	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RHUMBA	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MAJOR	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
RAINBOW	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COTTONWOOD	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
BUSHNELL LAKES	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COLORADO	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RAINBOW	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SUMMIT	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COTTONWOOD CREEK	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
GARNER	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
COLUMBINE TRAIL	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
INDIAN CREEK CUT-OFF	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CDNST	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HORN FORK BASIN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COTTONWOOD	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ELAINE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
RAINBOW	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COTTONWOOD CREEK	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HORN FORK BASIN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH BRUSH	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ANTORA CREEK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SAN ISABEL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WINDY PEAK SNOWMOBILE	1.5	SNOW	-	-	-
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
CDNST	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
THREE ELK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
VITAMIN B	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
SOUTH CRESTONE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
NORTH CRESTONE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
TANK SEVEN	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TEXAS CREEK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CDNST	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
ROUND HILL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
RAINBOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BASIN VIEW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COLORADO	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
THREE ELK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COLORADO	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HUMBOLDT	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
VENABLE LAKE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COMANCHE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WILLOW LAKE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HORN FORK BASIN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
GREENS CREEK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
RAINBOW	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HORN PEAK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BOSS LAKE/CDNST	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GARNER	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
HORN CREEK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COTTONWOOD	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
GARNER	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COTTONWOOD CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MILLSWITCH SPUR SNOWMOBILE	1.1	SNOW	-	-	-
CDNST	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COLORADO	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RAINBOW	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HUNT LAKE/CDNST	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BROWNS PASS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WINDY POINT SPUR SNOWMOBILE	1.1	SNOW	-	-	-
DRY CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SOUTH COLONY SPUR	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
ROUND HILL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MAJOR	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SOUTH COLONY	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
1434	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CDNST	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WILD CHERRY	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
RAINBOW	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COTTON	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CDNST	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MUSIC PASS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GUTZ	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
PHANTOM TERRACE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
TEXAS CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
POPLAR GULCH	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HORN PEAK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TRIAD RIDGE ATV EAST	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MACEY	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
PHANTOM TERRACE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CDNST	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BROWNS CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
DRY CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SILVER CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
RAINBOW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
POMEROY LAKES	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CASCADE CREEK TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MT. PRINCETON	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SOUTH BRUSH	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WATERDOG LAKES	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MT. PRINCETON	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SAN ISABEL LAKE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WAGON LOOP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BROKEN HAND PASS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PASS CREEK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MONARCH RIDGE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SOUTH COLONY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BLACK CANYON	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
GOODWIN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COLORADO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HOT SPRINGS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WATERDOG LAKES	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CDNST	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
RAINBOW	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
STARVATION CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
NORTH BRUSH	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GUTZ	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
RAINBOW	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LIME CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CDNST	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
PHANTOM TERRACE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUSHNELL LAKES	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
1415	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
DRY CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COTTON	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
DRY CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW ACCESS FROM 140.B	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BROWNS CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
GARNER	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SIMMONS PEAK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
WAGON LOOP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BUNNY'S TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COLORADO	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COMANCHE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CDNST	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HORN CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SOUTH BRUSH	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE NST	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SILVER LAKE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
DRY CREEK ACCESS	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
AGATE CREEK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TRIAD RIDGE ATV EAST	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
VENABLE ACCESS	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TRIAD RIDGE ATV	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MAJOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
MONARCH CREST-CDNST	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HORN CREEK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COTTONWOOD	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CDNST	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MARBLE MTN.	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MARBLE MTN.	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
NORTH BRUSH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HORN FORK BASIN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH BRUSH SPUR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH BRUSH SPUR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COLORADO	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILLOW LAKE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MARBLE MTN.	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MONARCH RIDGE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
VENABLE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TRIAD RIDGE ATV EAST	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SOUTH COLONY	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HORN PEAK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HORN PEAK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
RAINBOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MACEY SPUR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HERMIT LAKE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BROWNS CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SAN ISABEL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COLORADO	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MARBLE MTN.	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
CDNST	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HORN CREEK SPUR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HOT SPRINGS	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
BUNNY'S TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
GARNER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CDNST	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HORN CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MACEY	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
185.DA	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TEXAS CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HORN CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
THREE ELK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
OVERLOOK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HORN FORK BASIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CHINAMANS GULCH/CARNAGE CANYON	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
GOODWIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HORN PEAK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MARBLE MTN.	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BROWNS PASS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
BROWNS CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HORN FORK BASIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COLORADO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
185.DB	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TEXAS CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
COLORADO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PASS CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LAKE OF THE CLOUDS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
VENABLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MUSIC PASS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CDNST	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HORN PEAK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HORN CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RAINBOW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MARBLE MTN.	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
TEXAS CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
CDNST	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
GOODWIN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
STOUT CREEK LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COLORADO	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COMANCHE SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
1450.A	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HUNTS LAKE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COLORADO	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
HOT SPRINGS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
GOODWIN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MT. PRINCETON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HORN FORK BASIN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
POT O GOLD	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
MACEY	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
TRIAD RIDGE ATV	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
GIBSON ACCESS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COTTONWOOD	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
NORTH TAYLOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LAKE OF THE CLOUDS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
NORTH TAYLOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HORN PEAK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUNNY'S TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
RAINBOW	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BUSHNELL LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MT. PRINCETON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MT. PRINCETON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MIDLAND BIKE TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
BROWNS PASS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SOUTH BRUSH	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
SILVER LAKE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
DRY CREEK	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COLORADO	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MT. PRINCETON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
THREE ELK	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
RAINBOW	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
1415	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
COLORADO	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RAINBOW	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CDNST	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
HERMIT LAKE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
RAINBOW	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BUSHNELL LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HUNTS LAKE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BUSHNELL LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
RAINBOW	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-

Historical Trends - Howard

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,008	$50,786
2015	794	$51,793
2017	882	$55,323
2019	906	$77,981
2021	962	$54,706
2023	1,159	$57,664

Museums in Howard

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SALIDA MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		7195397483
WESTERN FREMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7199423592

Libraries in Howard

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
SOUTHERN CHAFFEE COUNTY REGIONAL LIB DIST/SALIDA	405 'E' ST.	0.0	140,501

Farmers Markets in Howard

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
CCFA Salida Farmers Market	5th and E street	06/07/2014 to 10/11/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM;
Cotopaxi Farmers Market	20326 U.S. Hwy 50 Cotopaxi Community Church				Visit

Cafes in Howard

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Riverside Cafe

Breweries in Howard

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Amica's Wood Fired Pizza & Microbrews	Brewery, Pizza Place, Pizza Place and Brewery	136 E 2nd St	7195395219	Visit

Cell Towers in Howard

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
5999 County Road 110 (109022)	GTOWER	34
5999 County Road 110 (109022)	GTOWER	34
Poncha Springs Site 11170 W. Hwy 50	TOWER	34

Bridges in Howard

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	2000	50	5,600	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1934	69	5,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1934	42	3,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1934	52	3,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1934	52	3,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1934	52	3,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1934	32	3,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1934	32	3,600	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1930	102	132	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1998	120	130	F

Amtrak Stations in Howard

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Salida, CO	54 Jones Avenue	BUS

Airports Near Howard

23 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Ak Su Airport	-	Small Airport
Antelope Airpark	-	Small Airport
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport	-	Small Airport
Blue Water Airport	-	Small Airport
Central Colorado Regional Airport	-	Small Airport
Chapman Field	-	Small Airport
Coyote Creek Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Dodsworth Airport	-	Small Airport
Fremont County Airport	CNE	Small Airport
Geary Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Granite Mountain Lodge Airport	-	Small Airport
La Garita Creek Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Lake Creek Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Leach Airport	-	Small Airport
Lowe Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Lux Field	-	Small Airport
Morning Shadows Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Saguache Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Salida Airport - Harriet Alexander Field	SLT	Small Airport
Shkyview Airport	-	Small Airport
Silver West Airport	-	Small Airport
Tezak Airport	-	Small Airport
Villa Grove Flight Park	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Howard

1 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Touber Municipal Building

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Hot Springs

Natural geothermal hot springs from NOAA geothermal database

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Mines Near Howard

1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Howard.

Name	Description
Portable Unit #1	Crushed, Broken Stone NEC - Surface (Active)

Hot Springs Near Howard

1 hot springs from NOAA geothermal data found near Howard.

Name	Description
Swissvale Warm Springs

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howard

What is the population of Howard?

Howard has a population of 1,159 residents and is located in Colorado. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 16.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.7% female and 54.3% male.

Is Howard expensive to live in?

Howard has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $57,664, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $386,500 (37% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Howard?

Howard has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 8.8 inches, with 36.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 13.

How is the job market in Howard?

The job market in Howard is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,062. There are 1,124 business establishments in the area, including 103 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 7.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Howard?

The median home value in Howard is $386,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $504,894. According to Redfin, the median sale price is $572,000, with homes typically selling within 61 days. For renters, the median monthly rent is $488. Fair market rent is $1,161 for a 1-bedroom and $1,429 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 79.5%. The average annual property tax is $2,296.

How are the schools in Howard?

Schools in Howard score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.0% of adults in Howard hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. 7.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Howard?

The obesity rate in Howard is 30.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.7% of adults are smokers. 20.3% are physically inactive. 26.5% of residents report depression. 2.9% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 80.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,159.

What is transportation like in Howard?

The average commute in Howard is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Howard?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Howard is 83.7% White, 3.3% Black or African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino. 97.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.8% speak Spanish. 14.4% of the population are military veterans. 17.3% of residents have a disability. 97.1% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Salida, CO 5,786 pop · 11.8 mi Buena Vista, CO 2,966 pop · 33.3 mi Cañon City, CO 17,098 pop · 33.7 mi Park Center, CO 2,544 pop · 33.8 mi Lincoln Park, CO 4,315 pop · 34.1 mi Florence, CO 3,870 pop · 40.2 mi Penrose, CO 3,978 pop · 45.6 mi Center, CO 2,312 pop · 47.8 mi Pueblo West, CO 34,992 pop · 57.7 mi Del Norte, CO 1,576 pop · 57.7 mi Woodland Park, CO 7,909 pop · 58.6 mi Cascade-Chipita Park, CO 1,158 pop · 58.8 mi Manitou Springs, CO 4,796 pop · 58.9 mi Gunnison, CO 6,712 pop · 59.3 mi

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