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Howe, IN
Census-designated place in LaGrange County, Indiana.
Population
1,092
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
611
ZIP codes
0
Howe and its ZIP codes
Howe at a glance
- Howe is about 3.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,238, 16% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,000 (25% below Indiana).
Local data for Howe, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Howe, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,238
Poverty rate
2.8%
Median home value
$163,000
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
35.7%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (217), Polish Americans (69), French Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaGrange County. PPP loans are for Howe.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,905
14,643 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,899
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $4,088 per person
How people get to work
Howe, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howe, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
288
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
172
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howe, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Howe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OntarioCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Sturgis, MICity | 4.8 mi | 7 |
| LagrangeTown | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| MongoCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ShipshewanaTown | 8.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Shipshewana LakeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Burr Oak, MIVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| Wall LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| White Pigeon, MIVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Adams LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| OrlandTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| TopekaTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| WolcottvilleTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Constantine, MIVillage | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Centreville, MIVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Howe, IN in?
- Howe is in LaGrange County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Howe, IN?
- About 1,092 people live in Howe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Howe?
- Nearby places include Ontario (2.7 mi), Sturgis, MI (4.8 mi), Lagrange (5.4 mi), Scott (6.6 mi), Mongo (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023