Howard County, NE
Living in Howard County
Bikeability27
Walkability47
Commute64
Public Transit21
Affordability67
Public Safety87
Airports3
Hospitals64
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.4kPopulation+115 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age
21%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate36%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office23%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value+$60k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$432Median Monthly Rent+$97 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas26%
Utility gas31%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Howard County
United States45
Nebraska33
Property Crime in Howard County
United States48
Nebraska45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Howard County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding39
Tornado32
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Howard County, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Howard County, NE
New Hope Christian School
16 miles, S
Grand Island Christian School
21 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
21 miles, SE
Central Catholic Middle & High School
21 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Howard County, NE
Hastings College
44 miles, S
University of Nebraska at Kearney
47 miles, SW
York College
54 miles, SE
Concordia University-Nebraska
77 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Howard County, NE
Howard County Medical Center
3 miles, E
Chi Health St Francis
22 miles, S
Merrick Medical Center
28 miles, E
Valley County Health System
35 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Howard County, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
20 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
43 miles, SW
Lincoln Airport
95 miles, E
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
113 miles, W