Howard County, IA
Living in Howard County
Bikeability47
Walkability66
Commute85
Public Transit37
Affordability93
Public Safety98
Airports7
Hospitals91
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.2kPopulation-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
$55kMedian 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
$107kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$460Median 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
Notre Dame Catholic School
10 miles, E
Trinity Catholic School
15 miles, SE
St Joseph Community School
21 miles, S
St Wenceslaus
21 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Howard County, IA
Luther College
26 miles, E
Wartburg College
45 miles, S
Upper Iowa University
45 miles, SE
University of Minnesota-Rochester
46 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Howard County, IA
Regional Health Services of Howard County
10 miles, E
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
21 miles, S
Mitchell County Regional Health
25 miles, W
Winneshiek Medical Center
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Howard County, IA
Rochester International Airport
39 miles, N
Waterloo Regional Airport
56 miles, S
La Crosse Regional Airport
64 miles, NE
Dubuque Regional Airport
105 miles, SE