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Howard, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County
Howard, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Howard a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Howard residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,117. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howard is $53,400 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,221. Median rent is $447/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Howard reports 549 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,279/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Howard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howard has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.