Howard County , Indiana
Population: 83,610 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,496 Home $151,500 Rent $915/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 83,610 residents, Howard County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Indiana and neighboring counties alike.
$62,496
Median Income
household
$151,500
Home Value
median
$915/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,496 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,785 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| Median Home Value | $151,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $915/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 83,610 |
| Median Age | 41 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.8%
Obesity
14.4%
Diabetes
17.9%
Smoking
35.0%
High Blood Pressure
27.8%
No Physical Activity
25.3%
Depression
38.1%
Insufficient Sleep
79.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 63.7 · 64th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
83.68
🌀 Hurricane
32.75
🔥 Wildfire
14.60
❄️ Winter Storm
76.89
🌍 Earthquake
77.07
☀️ Drought
59.80
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