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Howardville, MO

Missouri

Howardville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 162. Residents earn $13,889 per year, which is 82% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
162 Population 704/sq mi density
$13,889 Median Income $12,615 per capita
$56,500 Home Value
$322 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$13,889 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$56,500 home value, $322/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $13,889
82% lower than US avg
Home Value $56,500
80% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $322
72% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 49.8%
55% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 36.1%
191% higher than US avg

How Howardville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population162
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$13,889
Per Capita$12,615
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty36.1%
Commute14 min

Housing

A
Home Value$56,500
Rent$322
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units107
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property276/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary276/100K

Health

Obesity49.8%
Uninsured11.1%
Smoking18.4%
Depression20.5%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband74.0%

Is Howardville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Howardville receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Howardville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Howardville is $13,889, 82% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. The poverty rate of 36.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Howardville is $56,500, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $322 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Howardville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 276 per 100,000, 86% below the national average.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Howardville has a population of 162 with a density of 704 people per square mile. The median age is 30.3 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (75.3%), with 3.7% White, 13.6% Hispanic.

Population

162
Total Population
704
People / sq mi
30.3yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 32.7%
Female 67.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Howardville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Howardville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Howardville is $13,889, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Howardville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$13,889
82% below US avg
Per Capita Income$12,615

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate36.1%
191% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.2 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Howardville is $56,500, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $322 (72% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$56,500
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$322
72% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied28.4%
Housing Units107
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

In Howardville, 49.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.1% of residents lack health insurance. 18.4% are current smokers. 20.5% report depression. 39.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Howardville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity49.8%
55% above US avg
Diabetes16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure45.0%
Asthma13.0%
COPD7.4%
Cancer4.5%
Stroke4.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.4%
31% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.0%
Physical Inactivity39.5%
Depression20.5%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress15.0%
Short Sleep51.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.8%
Uninsured11.1%
29% above US avg
Checkup Rate81.7%
Dental Visits47.0%

Food & Exercise

Howardville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 276 per 100,000 (86% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Howardville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property276.2/100K
86% below US avg
Burglary276.2/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+81.8%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density704/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.0%

Safety & Disasters

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.2 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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