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Howe, OK
Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
Population
791
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
532
ZIP codes
0
Howe and its ZIP codes
Howe at a glance
- Howe is about 9.1 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,031 a year, 20% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,600 (46% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $754 a month.
Local data for Howe, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Howe, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,031
Poverty rate
30.4%
Median home value
$108,600
Median rent
$754/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
29.6
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (95), German Americans (92), Mexican Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Le Flore County. PPP loans are for Howe.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,674
11,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$388M
FY 2026, $8,053 per person
How people get to work
Howe, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howe, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,026
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
67
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 27°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howe, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
23.8%
U.S. 12.8% +11.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Howe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HeavenerCity | 4.6 mi | 4.9 |
| WisterTown | 4.8 mi | 1.9 |
| PoteauCity | 5.5 mi | 26.6 |
| HodgenCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| MonroeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Shady PointTown | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| CameronTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| FanshaweTown | 14 mi | 23 |
| PanamaTown | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Hartford, ARCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Rock IslandTown | 18 mi | 12.2 |
| BokosheTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Midland, ARTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Le FloreTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| SpiroTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| Hackett, ARCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Howe, OK in?
- Howe is in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Howe, OK?
- About 791 people live in Howe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Howe?
- Nearby places include Heavener (4.6 mi), Wister (4.8 mi), Poteau (5.5 mi), Hodgen (7.7 mi), Monroe (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023