Howard township, Kansas
Howard township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Howard township is a geographic entity located in Labette County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 302. The land area covers 42.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 302 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 66.4 yrs | ±9.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 147 | ±78 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 182 | ±81 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 147 | ±78 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,144 | ±$909 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,124 | ±$12,115 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±13.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 79 | ±46 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
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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TOWNSHIP OF HOWARD
GUS Population: 302 (2024)
ID: 127088
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
5030 HARPER RD, EDNA KS 67342-9392
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GUS Population: 19,692 (2024)
ID: 208084
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 387, OSWEGO KS 67356-0387
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Howard | PK-12 | Howard, KS | |
| Regular School Howard | KG-12 | Howard, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Altamont, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bartlett, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Coffeyville, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Coffeyville, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Edna, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Coffeyville, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Independence, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Independence, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Coffeyville Community College
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College | 10.0 mi away | 400 W 11th St, Coffeyville, KS, 67337 |
6202517700
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EDNA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 105 N DELAWARE, EDNA, KS, 67342 |
(620) 922-3470
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Independence Community College
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College | 18.7 mi away | 1057 West College Avenue, Independence, KS, 67301-0708 |
6203314100
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COFFEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 311 W TENTH STREET, COFFEYVILLE, KS, 67337 |
(620) 251-1370
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Labette Community College
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College | 22.9 mi away | 200 South 14th Street, Parsons, KS, 67357-4201 |
6204216700
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MOUND VALLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 411 HICKORY, MOUND VALLEY, KS, 67354 |
(620) 328-3282
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ALTAMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 407 HUSTON AVE, ALTAMONT, KS, 67330 |
(620) 784-5530
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CHERRYVALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 329 EAST MAIN ST, CHERRYVALE, KS, 67335 |
(620) 336-3460
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INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 220 EAST MAPLE, INDEPENDENCE, KS, 67301 |
(620) 331-3030
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CHETOPA CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 312 MAPLE, CHETOPA, KS, 67336 |
(620) 236-7194
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COFFEYVILLE MUNI AP, KS US, located 7.7 miles from Howard township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46.2° | 24.4° | 35.3° | 1.35" | — |
| February | 51.3° | 28.3° | 39.8° | 1.66" | — |
| March | 61.0° | 37.3° | 49.1° | 3.03" | — |
| April | 70.2° | 46.5° | 58.4° | 4.49" | — |
| May | 78.1° | 56.5° | 67.3° | 6.57" | — |
| June | 87.5° | 65.8° | 76.6° | 4.95" | — |
| July | 92.4° | 69.9° | 81.2° | 3.36" | — |
| August | 91.9° | 68.0° | 80.0° | 3.85" | — |
| September | 83.7° | 59.4° | 71.5° | 3.78" | — |
| October | 72.1° | 47.6° | 59.9° | 3.30" | — |
| November | 59.5° | 36.4° | 47.9° | 2.20" | — |
| December | 48.8° | 27.8° | 38.3° | 1.91" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| South Coffeyville town | Town | 10.6 mi | — |
| Coffeyville city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
| Mound Valley city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
| Liberty city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
| Bartlett city | City | 12.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2009933300. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.