Median Income
$51,603
31% lower than US avg
Home Value
$140,900
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
31.8%
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
3.8%
69% lower than US avg
How Howe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population887
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density496/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,603
Per Capita$29,339
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,473M
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$243,503
Health
Obesity39.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation876 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.01
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.6%
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Is Howe a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Howe receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Howe stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Howe is $51,603, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Howe is $140,900, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Climate & Weather
Howe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Howe has a population of 887 with a density of 496 people per square mile. The median age is 33.8 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%), with 2.1% Black.
Population
33.8yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
The median household income in Howe is $51,603, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $51,603 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $29,339 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,522 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,037 |
| County GDP | $2,473M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 195 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,763 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.96% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
The median home value in Howe is $140,900, 50% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $243,503.
Home Values
| Census Median | $140,900 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $243,503 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,763 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.96% |
In Howe, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Howe vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,290/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 30.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
Crime Rates: Howe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
Safety Score
Howe has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7228°N, 85.4255°W |
| County FIPS | 18087 |