Howard County, Iowa
Howard County profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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GUS Population: 9,360 (2024)
ID: 185366
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN HOWARD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
137 N ELM ST, CRESCO IA 52136-1526
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GUS Population: 3,890 (2024)
ID: 164430
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: CITY CLERK
130 N PARK PL, CRESCO IA 52136-1631
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CITY OF ELMA
GUS Population: 493 (2024)
ID: 126636
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: CITY CLERK
PO BOX 497, ELMA IA 50628-0497
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CITY OF LIME SPRINGS
GUS Population: 467 (2024)
ID: 126637
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 296, LIME SPRINGS IA 52155-0296
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CITY OF PROTIVIN
GUS Population: 264 (2024)
ID: 104402
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: CITY CLERK
PO BOX 68, PROTIVIN IA 52163-0068
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CITY OF CHESTER
GUS Population: 134 (2024)
ID: 164429
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 86, CHESTER IA 52134-0086
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