Howard City (Boelus) is a small town of 193 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $58,250
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Howard City (Boelus) stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Howard City (Boelus) is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Howard City (Boelus) 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: 87.3
Howard City (Boelus)'s overall cost of living index is 87.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Howard City (Boelus) costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Howard City (Boelus), NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$657
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Howard City (Boelus)'s violent crime rate is 31.0 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
31.0 /100k
Property Crime
155.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Howard City (Boelus), NE
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Howard City (Boelus) sees average highs of 37.0°F in January
and 87.0°F in July,
with 27.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.4 inches of snow per year.
Howard City (Boelus)'s cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Howard City (Boelus) roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,300 and median rent is $657/month.
Howard City (Boelus)'s violent crime rate is 31.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 155.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Howard City (Boelus), NE has a population of 193, a median household income of $58,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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.
Howard City (Boelus) averages 37.0°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.3 inches
with about 24.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Howard City (Boelus), NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68820.
The population of Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska is 193 with a median age of 55.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Howard City (Boelus): cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $76,300, median household income $58,250, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Howard City (Boelus) side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
