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Howard, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
553
Population
779/sq mi density
$53,125
Median Income
$32,117 per capita
$53,400
Home Value
$77,221 Zillow
$447
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
549
Violent Crime/100K
2,279 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,400 home value, $447/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Howard enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Elk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in |
Howard has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").