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Howard, OH
Census-designated place in Knox County, Ohio.
Population
269
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,202
ZIP codes
0
Howard and its ZIP codes
Howard at a glance
- Howard is about 4.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
Local data for Howard, OH
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Howard.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,796
20,365 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$381M
FY 2026, $6,067 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Howard, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
405
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howard, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Howard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Apple ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 6 |
| GambierVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.9 |
| DanvilleVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount VernonCity | 8.1 mi | 9.9 |
| Gann (Brinkhaven)Village | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| BladensburgCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| South Mount VernonCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| MartinsburgVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| FredericktownVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
| ButlerVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| UticaVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| NellieVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| GlenmontVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LoudonvilleVillage | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| St. LouisvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| NashvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Howard, OH in?
- Howard is in Knox County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Howard, OH?
- About 269 people live in Howard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Howard?
- Nearby places include Apple Valley (2.4 mi), Gambier (4.2 mi), Danville (4.4 mi), Mount Vernon (8.1 mi), Gann (Brinkhaven) (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023