At a Glance
Median Income
$53,125
$32,117 per capita
Home Value
$53,400
Zillow: $98,533
Median Rent
$447/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
19.3% 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+
3.7 / 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 $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,117. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% 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 $98,533. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population553
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$32,117
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$102M
Avg Weekly Wage$685
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,400
Rent$447
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$98,533
Housing Units344
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,039 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Howard was founded in 1870.
The median home in Howard was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.