Howard, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
553
Population
779/sq mi density
$53,125
Median Income
$32,117 per capita
$53,400
Home Value
$98,533 Zillow
$447
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,400 home value, $447/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Top Industries in Howard (4)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Accommodation & Food Services
99 jobs
5 firms
$30,720/yr
Retail Trade
43 jobs
9 firms
$23,308/yr
Mining & Oil/Gas
17 jobs
5 firms
$58,497/yr
Agriculture & Forestry
16 jobs
7 firms
$45,739/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Mining & Oil/Gas
7.26
Agriculture & Forestry
3.19
Accommodation & Food Services
1.76
Retail Trade
0.70
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food Services | 99 | 5 | $591 | $30,720 | 1.76 |
| Retail Trade | 43 | 9 | $448 | $23,308 | 0.70 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 17 | 5 | $1,125 | $58,497 | 7.26 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 16 | 7 | $880 | $45,739 | 3.19 |