At a Glance
Home Value
$104,700
Zillow: $309,367
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howard is $104,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,367. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Howard reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,531/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Howard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howard has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population442
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density2,009/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$30,255
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
Home Value$104,700
Rent
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$309,367
Housing Units177
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,531/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation930 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Howard was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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