Howard township, Missouri
Howard township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Howard township is a geographic entity located in Bates County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 530. The land area covers 36.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 530 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.7 yrs | ±8.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 128 | ±34 | 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 | 143 | ±36 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 128 | ±34 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $175,600 | ±$33,646 |
| Median Gross Rent | $685 | ±$189 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,500 | ±$27,257 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,194 | ±$7,658 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | ±21.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 82 | ±82 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 139 | ±51 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±11.3% |
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: 525 (2024)
ID: 169232
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
12700 SW COUNTY ROAD 8508, HUME MO 64752
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GUS Population: 16,394 (2024)
ID: 107551
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDING COMMISSIONER
1 N DELAWARE ST, STE 3, BUTLER MO 64730-2088
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BUTLER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BUTLER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BUTLER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HUME, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | HUME, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Pleasanton, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Pleasanton, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RICH HILL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | RICH HILL, MO | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-13 | RICH HILL, MO |
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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Cottey College
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College | 18.8 mi away | 1000 W Austin, Nevada, MO, 64772 |
4176678181
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RICH HILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 514 E WALNUT ST, RICH HILL, MO, 64779 |
(417) 395-2291
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Fort Scott Community College
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College | 20.9 mi away | 2108 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS, 66701 |
6202232700
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PRESCOTT CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 174 W. 3RD, PRESCOTT, KS, 66767 |
(913) 471-4593
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LINN COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT #5
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 752 MAIN STREET, PLEASANTON, KS, 66075 |
(913) 352-8554
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MOUND CITY/LINN COUNTY DIST. #4
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 630 MAIN STREET, MOUND CITY, KS, 66056 |
(913) 795-2788
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NEVADA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 218 W WALNUT ST, NEVADA, MO, 64772 |
(417) 448-2770
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FORT SCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 201 S. NATIONAL, FORT SCOTT, KS, 66701 |
(620) 223-2882
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LIBRARY DISTRICT #2 , LINN COUNTY
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Library | 22.5 mi away | 209 N. BROADWAY, LACYGNE, KS, 66040 |
(913) 757-2151
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ADRIAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 23.9 mi away | 116 E MAIN ST, ADRIAN, MO, 64720 |
(816) 297-2105
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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 BUTLER 4W, MO US, located 14.2 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 | 40.1° | 19.8° | 30.0° | 1.61" | 2.6" |
| February | 45.7° | 23.5° | 34.6° | 1.95" | 3.0" |
| March | 56.4° | 33.2° | 44.8° | 2.76" | 1.2" |
| April | 66.2° | 43.2° | 54.7° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.7° | 55.0° | 65.3° | 6.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.7° | 64.9° | 74.8° | 5.62" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.5° | 69.1° | 79.3° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.4° | 66.4° | 77.4° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.8° | 57.4° | 69.1° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.0° | 45.0° | 57.5° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.8° | 33.5° | 44.7° | 2.86" | 0.3" |
| December | 44.6° | 24.5° | 34.5° | 2.10" | 2.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hume town | Town | 3.2 mi | — |
| Foster village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Metz town | Town | 7.3 mi | — |
| Stotesbury town | Town | 7.5 mi | — |
| Rich Hill city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
| Prescott city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2901333310. • 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.