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Howard, KS

Howard, KS.

Population: 646 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$98,359
1-year appreciation
+11.5%
3-year appreciation
+25.6%
5-year appreciation
+48.0%
10-year appreciation
+72.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$98,359
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
wildfire

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Elk County Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+10 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Median annual property tax
$1,699
Households with broadband internet
54.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
288
Average weekly wage
$690
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Health Care

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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