What are the schools like in Howells, NE?

Howells is served primarily by HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Howells?

The median household income in Howells, NE is $68,264 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Howells, NE?

Howells has an average high temperature of 33.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Howells, NE?

Howells has a violent crime rate of 93.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 392.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Howells, NE a Good Place to Live?

Howells is a small town of 699 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $68,264 .

Strengths: Howells stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Howells metro area.

Metric	Howells, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,264	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Howells's violent crime rate is 93.4 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.4 /100k

Property Crime

392.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Howells is served primarily by HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Howells, NE	National Avg
School District	HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Howells sees average highs of 33.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 28.8 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Howells, NE
Average High — January	33.3°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	28.8"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Howells, NE	National Avg
Population	699	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	26.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clarkson, NE 6 mi Dodge, NE 6 mi Snyder, NE 11 mi Leigh, NE 12 mi West Point, NE 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Howells

Howells, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68641

Howells vs Other Cities

Howells, NE vs Clarkson, NE Howells, NE vs Dodge, NE Howells, NE vs Snyder, NE Howells, NE vs Leigh, NE Howells, NE vs West Point, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howells, NE affordable or expensive?

Howells has a median home value of $96,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $68,264.

What is the crime rate in Howells, NE?

Howells's violent crime rate is 93.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 392.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Howells?

Public schools in Howells are operated by HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 31.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Howells, NE a good place to live?

Howells, NE has a population of 699, a median household income of $68,264, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Howells?

Howells averages 33.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.8 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Howells?

Howells, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68641.

What is the population of Howells?

The population of Howells, Nebraska is 699 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Howells?

Key numbers for living in Howells: median home $96,200, median household income $68,264, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Howells side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.