Howard, Pennsylvania
Quick Statistics
Howard is a community in Centre County, Pennsylvania, home to about 653 people spread across 0.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,813 a year, and a typical home is worth about $195,000. About 32.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 9 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Pennsylvania towns GeoStat tracks, Howard ranks number 1,222 of 1,991 in population, number 925 in median household income, number 779 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Howard typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 14°F. The area sees roughly 50 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Howard, PA | 0.2 mi. | 964 |
| 2. | Curtin, PA | 5.3 mi. | 618 |
| 3. | Beech Creek, PA | 5.7 mi. | 1,015 |
| 4. | Beech Creek, PA | 5.8 mi. | 678 |
| 5. | Lamar, PA | 6.6 mi. | 2,517 |
| 6. | Milesburg, PA | 8.5 mi. | 1,105 |
| 7. | Bellefonte, PA | 8.9 mi. | 6,009 |
| 8. | Mill Hall, PA | 10.9 mi. | 1,364 |
What is the population of Howard, Pennsylvania?
Howard has a population of about 653 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Howard, Pennsylvania in?
Howard is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median home value in Howard, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Howard is about $195,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Howard, Pennsylvania?
The median personal income in Howard is about $40,813 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Howard, Pennsylvania?
Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have been recorded in Centre County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Howard, Pennsylvania?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 14 degrees, with around 50 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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