Nebraska
Howells is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 602. Residents earn $72,188 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Howells receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Howells stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Howells is $72,188, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Howells is $104,500, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $558 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Howells experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,188 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,674 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,571 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 312 |
| County GDP | $1,023M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,514 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.36% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $104,500 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $245,973 |
| Census Median Rent | $558 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,514 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.36% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,195/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.8 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,497 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,038/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7242°N, 97.0046°W |
| County FIPS | 31037 |
Winner: Republican by 50.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,038/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |