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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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