Howard County, TX
Living in Howard County
Bikeability9
Walkability17
Commute86
Public Transit7
Affordability77
Public Safety39
Airports7
Hospitals25
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
36kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$713Median Monthly Rent+$283 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas50%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Howard County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Howard County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Howard County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding57
Tornado22
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Howard County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Howard County, TX
Nazarene Christian Academy Big Spring
5 miles, SW
Snyder Christian School
42 miles, NE
Hillcrest School
43 miles, SW
First Baptist Child Development Center
44 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Howard County, TX
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
59 miles, SW
Angelo State University
83 miles, SE
Texas Tech University
92 miles, N
Lubbock Christian University
93 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Howard County, TX
Big Spring State Hospital
4 miles, SW
Martin County Hospital District
23 miles, SW
Mitchell County Hospital District
35 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Howard County, TX
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
51 miles, SW
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
86 miles, SE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
97 miles, N
Abilene Regional Airport
103 miles, E