What are the schools like in Howell, UT?

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

What is the median household income in Howell?

The median household income in Howell, UT is $80,469 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Howell, UT?

Howell has an average high temperature of 29.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Howell, UT affordable or expensive?

Howell's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Howell is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $190,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Howell, UT?

Howell has a violent crime rate of 58.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 322.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Howell, UT a Good Place to Live?

Howell is a small town of 315 in Utah, with a median household income of $80,469 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

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

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

All Howell 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: 95.1

Howell's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Howell costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Howell, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,469	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Howell's violent crime rate is 58.9 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

58.9 /100k

Property Crime

322.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Howell, UT	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	2.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Howell sees average highs of 29.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 13.4 inches of annual precipitation and 40.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Howell, UT
Average High — January	29.8°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	13.4"
Annual Snowfall	40.4"

Demographics

Metric	Howell, UT	National Avg
Population	315	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	27.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Thatcher, UT 9 mi Tremonton, UT 14 mi Garland, UT 15 mi Riverside, UT 16 mi Plymouth, UT 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Howell

Howell, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84316

Howell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howell, UT affordable or expensive?

Howell's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Howell roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $190,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Howell, UT?

Howell's violent crime rate is 58.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 322.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Howell?

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

Is Howell, UT a good place to live?

Howell, UT has a population of 315, a median household income of $80,469, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Howell?

Howell averages 29.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.4 inches with about 40.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Howell?

Howell, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84316.

What is the population of Howell?

The population of Howell, Utah is 315 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Howell?

Key numbers for living in Howell: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $190,000, median household income $80,469, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Howell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.