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Howard County, NE
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Howard County, Nebraska.
Population
6,534
Land area
569sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Howard County
Howard County at a glance
- Howard County is 55% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,767, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,100 (12% below Nebraska) and median rent is $777 a month.
- Its largest cities are St. Paul (2,758), St. Libory (307) and Dannebrog (235).
Local data for Howard County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Howard County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,767
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$209,100
Prices +4.2% in a year
Median rent
$777/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,367), Irish Americans (922), Polish Americans (669).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,227
1,584 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,107
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.8M
FY 2026, $7,228 per person
PPP loans
$15.71M
802 loans, 1,824 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$9,899
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Howard County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howard County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
504
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
35
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
27.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howard County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Howard County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Howard County, NE?
- St. Paul is the largest city or town in Howard County, with about 2,758 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Howard County?
- Howard County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68820, 68831, 68835, 68838, 68872.
- What is the population of Howard County, NE?
- About 6,534 people live in Howard County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Howard County?
- Howard County borders Hall County, Buffalo County, Merrick County, Nance County, Sherman County, Greeley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023