At a Glance
Median Income
$51,603
$29,339 per capita
Home Value
$140,900
Zillow: $243,503
Violent Crime
23/100K
274/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Howe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Howe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Howe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Howe residents earn a median household income of $51,603 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,339. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,037 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howe is $140,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,503. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Howe reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 274/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in Howe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howe has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population887
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density496/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,603
Per Capita$29,339
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,900
Rent
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$243,503
Housing Units341
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent23/100K
Property274/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,290/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation876 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+30.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Howe was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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