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Howard, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Knox County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
442 Population 2,009/sq mi density
$104,700 Home Value $309,367 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,531 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Howard experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation930 ft (283 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,009/sq mi
Coordinates40.4093°N, 82.3274°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKnox County County
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm Regional (MFD)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 41.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.7 / 100
Community Resilience80.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 125 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 108 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 104 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 132 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 145 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 124 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 89 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 92 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 124 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 72 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 120 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 90 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 117 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 89 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 140 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 144 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 115 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 74 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 136 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

402 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 602 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 43 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 50 km 4
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 100 km 4
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 36 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 57 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 53 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 45 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 51 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 73 km 0
Oct 11, 2006 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 11, 2006 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Howard has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").

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