Howe township, Pennsylvania
Howe township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Howe township is a geographic entity located in Forest County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 193. The land area covers 87.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 193 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 28.5 yrs | ±25.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 55 | ±17 | 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 | 503 | ±51 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 55 | ±17 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 448 | ±51 |
| Median Home Value | $131,300 | ±$60,011 |
| 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 | $54,375 | ±$30,254 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,170 | ±$4,309 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 8 | ±7 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±30% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 40 | ±25 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 69.1% | ±17% |
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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GUS Population: 195 (2024)
ID: 174463
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY TREASURER
7947 ROUTE 666, SHEFFIELD PA 16347-4121
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GUS Population: 6,601 (2024)
ID: 187191
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FOREST COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
526 ELM ST, #3, TIONESTA PA 16353
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Marienville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Marienville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Kane, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kane, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kane, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Tionesta, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Tionesta, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Sheffield, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Sheffield, PA |
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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Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
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College | 18.7 mi away | 300 2nd Avenue, Suite 500, Warren, PA, 16365 |
8142309010
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MARIENVILLE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 106 PINE ST., MARIENVILLE, PA, 16239 |
(814) 927-8552
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SHEFFIELD TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 20 LEATHER ST, SHEFFIELD, PA, 16347 |
(814) 968-3439
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FRIENDS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 230 CHASE STREET, KANE, PA, 16735 |
(814) 837-7010
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TIDIOUTE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 197 MAIN STREET, TIDIOUTE, PA, 16351 |
(814) 484-3581
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WARREN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 205 MARKET ST, WARREN, PA, 16365 |
(814) 723-4650
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WILCOX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 105 CLARION STREET, WILCOX, PA, 15870 |
(814) 929-5639
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SARAH STEWART BOVARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 156 ELM ST., TIONESTA, PA, 16353 |
(814) 755-4454
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RIDGWAY FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 329 CENTER ST, RIDGWAY, PA, 15853 |
(814) 773-7573
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JOHNSONBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 520 MARKET ST, JOHNSONBURG, PA, 15845 |
(814) 965-4110
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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 KANE 1NNE, PA US, located 15.7 miles from Howe township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4° | 13.2° | 21.8° | 3.82" | 25.4" |
| February | 33.2° | 12.9° | 23.0° | 2.83" | 20.4" |
| March | 42.3° | 20.2° | 31.2° | 3.56" | 13.4" |
| April | 55.9° | 30.3° | 43.1° | 4.24" | 2.9" |
| May | 67.4° | 40.2° | 53.8° | 4.51" | 0.1" |
| June | 75.1° | 49.4° | 62.2° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.7° | 53.2° | 65.9° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.5° | 51.7° | 64.6° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.8° | 45.2° | 58.0° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.6° | 35.4° | 47.0° | 4.03" | 0.8" |
| November | 45.6° | 27.5° | 36.6° | 3.84" | 8.2" |
| December | 34.9° | 20.0° | 27.4° | 3.99" | 21.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marienville CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Sheffield CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| James City CDP | CDP | 12.4 mi | — |
| Clarendon borough | Borough | 13.9 mi | — |
| Vowinckel CDP | CDP | 14.4 mi | — |
| Kane borough | Borough | 15.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4205335992. • 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.