Median Income
$54,792
27% lower than US avg
Home Value
$93,200
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$516
56% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.4%
8% lower than US avg
How Howard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population990
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,792
Per Capita$30,547
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$177M
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,200
Rent$516
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity36.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation1,561 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+92.2%
School Score5.45
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Libraries1
Is Howard a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Howard receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Howard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Howard is $54,792, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Howard is $93,200, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Howard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches, including 35.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Howard has a population of 990 with a density of 1,021 people per square mile. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Black.
Population
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
The median household income in Howard is $54,792, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,792 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $30,547 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $837 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,103 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 108 |
| County GDP | $177M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
The median home value in Howard is $93,200, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $93,200 |
| 67% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $516 |
| 56% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Howard, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Howard vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 85.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,717/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
Crime Rates: Howard vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Howard has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 26.4 inches |
| 31% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 35.8 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,561 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,021/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0117°N, 97.5246°W |
| County FIPS | 46097 |