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Howard, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Miner County County
Howard, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Howard a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Howard residents earn a median household income of $54,792 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,547. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 108 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howard is $93,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,166. Median rent is $516/month, with 17.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Howard reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,332/100K.
Education
8.4% of adults in Howard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howard has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.