Living in Howard County, Texas
Howard County is a county in Texas with a population of around 37,206. The main communities are Big Spring, Coahoma, Forsan.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $2,196/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $132K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 61°F) and very hot summers (highs around 93°F). Natural hazard risks include tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Howard County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a predominantly working-class population (13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Howard County, Texas
Home price trend in Howard County
Top Cities and towns in Howard County
Big Spring
Population: 27,282
Home price:$143,058
Coahoma
Population: 817
Home price:$177,251
Forsan
Population: 210
Home price:NA
Demographics & Amenities in Howard County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
36.5 Years
Average Family Size
3.27
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Howard County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively ModerateEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively ModerateTerrain & Weather in Howard County
Average Summer temperature
93°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
16.07 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Howard County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.2%
Total Employer Establishments
618,272
Poverty (%)
14.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.7%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Howard County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inHoward County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Howard County
Robbery
0.07/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.67/ per 1000
Burglary
6.29/ per 1000
Arson
0.07/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.04/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Howard County
