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Howard, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Miner County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
990
Population
1,021/sq mi density
$54,792
Median Income
$30,547 per capita
$93,200
Home Value
$258,166 Zillow
$516
Median Rent
17.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
142
Violent Crime/100K
1,332 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,200 home value, $516/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$93,200
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$516/mo
56% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
497
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$93,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$258,166
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.9%
Owner-Occupied
27.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$691/mo
1 Bedroom
$784/mo
2 Bedroom
$990/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,540/mo
Census median rent:
$516/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
43% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $93,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $258,166 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $516 |
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $784 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $990 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,295 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,540 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 497 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 17.7% |