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Howes

A township of 86 people in Cass County, North Dakota
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Conserved land1.4%324 of 22,748 acres
Trails14 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
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Township in North Dakota, US
86Population

Howes Township is a township in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 86 at the 2020 census. The northern portion of the census-designated place of Embden is located in Howes Township.

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Compared with North Dakota

11better than ND·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Chi Mercy HealthValley City · 24.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 25 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58011, 58079, 58031 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Howes →

Natural hazards in Howes

34
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.

💨 Strong wind🧊 Hail🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Howes →

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Howes has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 3°Winter
53° / 31°Spring
80° / 56°Summer
55° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Casselton Public LibraryCasselton · 13.2 miles · 35 hrs a week
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