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.

Conditions 1▲ 5▼ 6 close Habits all close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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7.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityND 10.7% · better 7.7%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethND 10.8% · better 10.1%More adults who have had cancerND 8.2% · worse

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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

Low

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

💨 Strong wind🧊 Hail🥶 Cold waves

0Does Howes flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 30 declared for Cass County MapHowes vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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