Howard County , Nebraska
Population: 6,492 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $74,508 Home $205,200 Rent $811/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 6,492 residents, Howard County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Nebraska and neighboring counties alike.
$74,508
Median Income
household
$205,200
Home Value
median
$811/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $74,508 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,045 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| Median Home Value | $205,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $811/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 6,492 |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 23.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.6%
Obesity
11.5%
Diabetes
14.3%
Smoking
37.6%
High Blood Pressure
27.6%
No Physical Activity
18.1%
Depression
30.7%
Insufficient Sleep
77.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 24.2 · 24th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
35.88
🔥 Wildfire
52.77
❄️ Winter Storm
55.47
🌍 Earthquake
8.14
☀️ Drought
87.25
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