What is the population of Howard, South Dakota?

Howard has a population of approximately 943 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Howard, South Dakota located?

Howard is located in South Dakota, United States, at approximate coordinates 44.0117°, -97.5246°.

What is the median household income in Howard?

The median household income in Howard is approximately $60,313 based on the most recent open data.

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Howard

Total population

943

Median home value

$100,700

13.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$60,313

Howard$60k

National$74k

Elevation480 m

Land area2.47 km²

Weather70°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Coordinates44.01°, -97.52°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

480 m

Area

2.47 km²

Official website

www.cityofhoward.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Howard is a city in Miner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 848 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat and most populous city in Miner County.

History & geography

History

The city of Howard was established in 1881, shortly after the Southern Minnesota Railway was extended to that point. The city was named for Howard Farmer, the son of the townsite owner, J. D. Farmer. In 1883, when Miner and Sanborn counties were organized, the town was named the county seat of Miner County. The first public library in Dakota Territory was the Howard Public Library, chartered in 1886. Howard became the first municipality in South Dakota to own and operate its own wind turbines in 2001. Since 2001, over 200 new jobs have been created in the community. From 1996 to 2008, the city's sales tax revenues increased 123%.

Geography

Howard is located in southeastern South Dakota and is situated on South Dakota Highway 34. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

49.4

Median home value

$100,700

Housing units

448

Poverty rate

19.6%

Unemployment

0.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

94.9%

Black

1.2%

Asian

Hispanic

3.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

44.0117

Longitude

-97.5246

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tonight

57°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Saturday

66°F

Cloudy

Saturday Night

54°F

Cloudy

Sunday

65°F

Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Sunday Night

50°F

Rain Showers Likely

Forecast for Howard, SD from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.2%

Diabetes

9.6%

Adult obesity

36.1%

Binge drinking

20.3%

Adult smoking

16.8%

No leisure activity

24.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Howard Elementary - 02
Elementary · Howard · 129 students · 12.9:1 ratio
Howard High School - 01
High · Howard · 110 students · 12.2:1 ratio
Howard Jr. High - 05
Middle · Howard · 79 students · 19.8:1 ratio
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
Elementary · Winfred · 33 students · 16.5:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).