At a Glance
Median Income
$57,664
$45,151 per capita
Home Value
$386,500
Zillow: $504,894
Median Rent
$488/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
15.7% smoking rate
How Howard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Howard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Howard a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Howard residents earn a median household income of $57,664 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,151. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,124 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howard is $386,500 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $504,894. Median rent is $488/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
21.0% of adults in Howard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howard has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Data Overview
People
Population1,159
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,664
Per Capita$45,151
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$2,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
C+
Home Value$386,500
Rent$488
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$504,894
Housing Units664
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI13 (Good)
Elevation7,403 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Howard was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.