What are the schools like in Howardville, MO?

School district data for Howardville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Howardville?

The median household income in Howardville, MO is $14,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Howardville, MO?

Howardville has an average high temperature of 43.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.6 inches.

Howardville, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Howardville, MO affordable or expensive?

Howardville's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Howardville is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $53,800 and the median rent is $500 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Howardville, MO?

Howardville has a violent crime rate of 363.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1341.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Howardville, MO a Good Place to Live?

Howardville is a small town of 173 in Missouri, with a median household income of $14,167 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Howardville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Howardville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Howardville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 82.8

Howardville's overall cost of living index is 82.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Howardville costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Howardville, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$53,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$500	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	42.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$14,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Howardville's violent crime rate is 363.1 per 100,000 residents — 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

363.1 /100k

Property Crime

1341.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Howardville, MO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Howardville sees average highs of 43.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 6.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Howardville, MO
Average High — January	43.8°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	6.6"

Demographics

Metric	Howardville, MO	National Avg
Population	173	—
Median Age	30.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	5.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	75.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lilbourn, MO 2 mi North Lilbourn, MO 3 mi New Madrid, MO 3 mi Marston, MO 4 mi Catron, MO 7 mi

Howardville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howardville, MO affordable or expensive?

Howardville's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Howardville roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $53,800 and median rent is $500/month.

What is the crime rate in Howardville, MO?

Howardville's violent crime rate is 363.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1341.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Howardville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Howardville, MO a good place to live?

Howardville, MO has a population of 173, a median household income of $14,167, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Howardville?

Howardville averages 43.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 6.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Howardville?

The population of Howardville, Missouri is 173 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Howardville?

Key numbers for living in Howardville: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $53,800, median household income $14,167, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Howardville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.