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Howard, KS

Population
570
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,039 ft
Median Home Value
$52,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$514/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,625
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityEl Dorado, Kansas41 miles away · 12,696 residents.

About Howard

Howard is a city in and the county seat of Elk County, Kansas, United States. The 2020 census counted 570 residents. Howard was founded in 1870, and it was incorporated as a city in 1877. Howard was named after Oliver O. School unification consolidated Moline, Howard and Severy schools forming USD 282. The short version is that Howard carries an earlier story into the places people know and use now. That is the local read on Howard: its past remains attached to the places people use now. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingPublic-School Academic GrowthA+97.5rating

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