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Howard, SD
City in Miner County, South Dakota.
Population
943
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
977
ZIP codes
0
Howard and its ZIP codes
Howard at a glance
- Howard is about 82 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 86th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $60,313 a year, 20% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,700 (61% below South Dakota) and median rent is $586 a month.
Local data for Howard, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Howard, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,313
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$100,700
Median rent
$586/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
49.4
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (392), Norwegian Americans (130), Swedish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miner County. PPP loans are for Howard.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,707
777 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,798
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23.84M
FY 2026, $10,375 per person
How people get to work
Howard, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howard, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
489
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 5°F
26.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howard, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Howard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VilasTown | 3.5 mi | 3 |
| Shannon ColonyCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| WinfredCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| RoswellCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| CanovaTown | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| Cloverleaf ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| FedoraCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Graceville ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CarthageCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| RamonaTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| OldhamCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| ArtesianTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| SpencerCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| MadisonCity | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| Orland ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| SalemCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Howard, SD in?
- Howard is in Miner County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Howard, SD?
- About 943 people live in Howard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Howard?
- Nearby places include Vilas (3.5 mi), Shannon Colony (5.3 mi), Winfred (8.3 mi), Roswell (8.6 mi), Canova (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023