At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$31,361 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $128,344
Violent Crime
137/100K
1,097/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Howardwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Howardwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Howardwick a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Howardwick residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,361. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howardwick is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,344. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Howardwick reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,097/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Howardwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howardwick has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population413
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$31,361
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$1,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,157
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$128,344
Housing Units321
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent137/100K
Property1,097/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,758 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Howardwick was built in 1982.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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