At a Glance
Median Income
$72,188
$36,674 per capita
Home Value
$104,500
Zillow: $262,741
Median Rent
$558/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Howells Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Howells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Howells a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Howells residents earn a median household income of $72,188 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,674. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 312 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howells is $104,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,741. Median rent is $558/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
29.5% of adults in Howells hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howells has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population602
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density1,038/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,188
Per Capita$36,674
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,500
Rent$558
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$262,741
Housing Units336
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,195/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation1,497 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Howells was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.