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Howard, KS
City in Elk County, Kansas.
Population
516
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
730
ZIP codes
0
Howard and its ZIP codes
Howard at a glance
- Howard is about 20 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,625 a year, 12% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $52,600 (76% below Kansas) and median rent is $514 a month.
Local data for Howard, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Howard, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,625
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$52,600
Median rent
$514/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
38.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (87), Irish Americans (61), Mexican Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elk County. PPP loans are for Howard.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,601
628 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$22.9M
FY 2026, $9,237 per person
How people get to work
Howard, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 38.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howard, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 20°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howard, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Howard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MolineCity | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Elk FallsCity | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| SeveryCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| LongtonCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| PiedmontCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| GrenolaCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Fall RiverCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ClimaxCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| New AlbanyCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| BeaumontCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| LathamCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Elk CityCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| LafontaineCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2 |
| SedanCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| FredoniaCity | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| CambridgeCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Howard, KS in?
- Howard is in Elk County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Howard, KS?
- About 516 people live in Howard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Howard?
- Nearby places include Moline (7.4 mi), Elk Falls (7.4 mi), Severy (11 mi), Longton (12 mi), Piedmont (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023