Howard County Summary

Life in Howard County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Howard County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Howard County:

  • The population in Howard County is 9,479.

  • The median home value in Howard County is $168,862.

  • The median income in Howard County is $63,947.

  • The median rent in Howard County is $708.

  • The unemployment rate in Howard County is 1.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Howard County is 8.7%.

  • The average high in Howard County is 64.7° and there are 80.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Howard County

List Of Cities & Towns in Howard County

Cresco, IA Population 3,899

Riceville, IA Population 962

Elma, IA Population 591

Lime Springs, IA Population 443

Protivin, IA Population 365

Chester, IA Population 153

Map Of Howard County

Howard County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Howard County is 64.7°.

  • There are 69.68 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 80.6 inches of rain each year with 12.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:41 hours of sun each day in Howard County.

StatHoward County
Mean High64.7
Nice Days69.68
Rainfall80.6
Snowfall12.4
Sunny_hours4:41
64.7°
Average High
80.6
Inches of Rain

Howard County Demographics

Population over time in Howard County

The current population in Howard County is 9,479. The population has increased 2.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 9,456 2.8%
2021 9,201 -0.3%
2020 9,226 -

Gender in Howard County

  • Howard County is 49.5% female with 4,692 female residents.

  • Howard County is 50.5% male with 4,786 male residents.

Female
49.5% (4,692)
Male
50.5% (4,786)
Gender Howard County IA USA
Female 49.5% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Howard County

Howard County is:

  • 95.1% White with 9,019 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 16 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 30 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 224 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 171 Hispanic residents.

White
95.1% (9,019)
African American
0.2% (16)
American Indian
0.1% (12)
Asian
0.3% (30)
Hawaiian
0.1% (7)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.4% (224)
Hispanic
1.8% (171)

Table: Howard County By Race

Race Howard County IA USA
White 95.1% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Howard County, Iowa

  • 1.7% of households in Howard County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.2% of households in Howard County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Howard County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Howard County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Howard County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.4% of households in Howard County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Howard County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Howard County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Howard County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Howard County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
1.7% (161)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (583)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.5% (711)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (740)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.8% (1,308)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.4% (2,030)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.0% (1,423)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.9% (1,793)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.0% (286)
$200,000 or more
4.6% (437)
Income Howard County IA USA
Less than $10,000 1.7% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.5% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.4% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.9% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.0% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Howard County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Howard County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Howard County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Howard County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Howard County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Howard County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Howard County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Howard County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Howard County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Howard County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (473)
9-12th Grade
3% (284)
High School / GED
41% (3,886)
Some College
19% (1,801)
Associate's Degree
13% (1,232)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (1,421)
Master's Degree
3% (284)
Professional Degree
1% (94)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Howard County IA USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 41% 31% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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