Kansas
Howard is a small town in Kansas with a population of 553. Residents earn $53,125 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Howard receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Howard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Howard is $53,125, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Howard is $53,400, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $447 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Howard enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 6.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,125 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,117 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $685 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,489 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 86 |
| County GDP | $102M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $53,400 |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $77,221 |
| Census Median Rent | $447 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 34.6% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.4% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,720/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 28.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.6 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,039 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4694°N, 96.2630°W |
| County FIPS | 20049 |
Winner: Republican by 69.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.7% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 779/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.1% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |