Median Income $61,250

18% lower than US avg

Home Value $92,500

67% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 9.7%

71% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.7%

8% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.6%

10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population413

Median Age59.4 yrs

Density203/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 84%

Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+

Median Income$61,250

Per Capita$31,361

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty13.6%

County GDP$1,442M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$92,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units321

Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity34.7%

Uninsured13.1%

Smoking16.4%

Depression27.5%

Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain26.4 in/yr

Sunny Days326/yr

Elevation2,758 ft (841 m)

Education

Bachelor's+9.7%

High School+75.5%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%

Commute22 min

Broadband74.4%

Libraries2

Is Howardwick a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Howardwick receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Howardwick offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Howardwick is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Howardwick is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Howardwick enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches, including 7.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Howardwick has a population of 413 with a density of 203 people per square mile. The median age is 59.4 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.8%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

413

Total Population

203

People / sq mi

59.4yrs

Median Age

53% above US avg

2.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%

Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Howardwick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	94.3%
	20% above US avg
Spanish	5.7%
	57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Howardwick vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Howardwick is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Howardwick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$61,250
	18% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,361
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,157
IRS Avg AGI	$60,134

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	13.6%
	10% above US avg
Establishments (County)	552
County GDP	$1,442M

Business (County)

Restaurants	45
Healthcare	45
Retail	82
Manufacturing	21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,438
	27% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.2 min
Drive Alone	75.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	19.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Howardwick is $92,500, 67% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$92,500
	67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	32.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	98.2%
Housing Units	321
Median Year Built	1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,438
	27% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.80%

In Howardwick, 34.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 13.1% of residents lack health insurance. 16.4% are current smokers. 27.5% report depression. 25.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.7%
	8% above US avg
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart Disease	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	31.9%
Asthma	11.5%
COPD	7.0%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.4%
	17% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.5%
Physical Inactivity	25.4%
Depression	27.5%
Mental Distress	21.1%
Physical Distress	14.0%
Short Sleep	38.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	79.5%
Uninsured	13.1%
	52% above US avg
Primary Care	1:3,505
Dentists	1:1,751
Mental Health	1:2,324
Checkup Rate	71.9%
Dental Visits	57.9%
Premature Death	11,272/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.7/10
Exercise Access	92.6%
Healthcare Facilities	45

Howardwick has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.4 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	26.4 inches
	31% below US avg
Snowfall	7.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,758 ft (841 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density	203/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0348°N, 100.9078°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48179

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 77.1-point margin. 74.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 88.3%

D 11.2%

Winner: Republican by 77.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	9.7%
	71% below US avg
High School+	75.5%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.10

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	203/sq mi
Total Area	2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	74.4%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	45
Restaurants	45
Retail Stores	82

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2
FEMA Disaster Declarations	182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.2 min
Drive Alone	75.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	19.1%

Howardwick, TX

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Howardwick a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Howardwick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Howardwick vs U.S. Average

Income: Howardwick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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