Howard County, IA

Living in Howard County

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 66
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 91
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Colleges 70
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Schools 96
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Residents

9.2k Population -384 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate40%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$9k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office17%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$107k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$460 Median Monthly Rent +$123 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier42%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas42%
Utility gas35%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Howard County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Howard County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 1 9
Feb 20 1 8
Mar 32 2 6
Apr 46 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 69 5 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 2 0
Nov 34 2 3
Dec 20 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Howard County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado18
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Howard County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Howard County, IA

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St Wenceslaus
21 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Howard County, IA

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Luther College
26 miles, E
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Wartburg College
45 miles, S
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Upper Iowa University
45 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Howard County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Howard County, IA

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Dubuque Regional Airport
105 miles, SE