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Howard County, MO
5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Howard County, Missouri.
Population
10,147
Land area
464sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Howard County
Howard County at a glance
- Howard County is 76% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,938, 7% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,400 (31% below Missouri) and median rent is $832 a month.
- Its largest cities are Fayette (2,801), New Franklin (1,170) and Glasgow (1,118).
Local data for Howard County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Howard County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,938
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$159,400
Prices +0.2% in a year
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,428), Irish Americans (1,025), Scottish Americans (174).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,562
2,492 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,398
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.4M
FY 2026, $7,725 per person
PPP loans
$22.7M
858 loans, 3,581 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$13.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Howard County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howard County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
332
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howard County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Howard County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Howard County, MO?
- Fayette is the largest city or town in Howard County, with about 2,801 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Howard County?
- Howard County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65230, 65248, 65250, 65254, 65257.
- What is the population of Howard County, MO?
- About 10,147 people live in Howard County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Howard County?
- Howard County borders Boone County, Randolph County, Saline County, Cooper County, Chariton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023