Best Places to Live in Howard County, Iowa

As of 2011, Howard County's population is 9,428 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -5.02 percent.

The median home cost in Howard County is $91,600. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.87 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Howard County's cost of living is 15.80% Lower than the U.S. average.

Howard County public schools spend $4,940 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 12.2 students per teacher in Howard County.

The unemployment rate in Howard County is 7.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Howard County jobs have Increased by 2.30 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

Howard County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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