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Howe’s story
Howe in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 2004OKMap-doton-Howe
- 2024Howe, Oklahoma
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A town of 791. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
Photo: Paltron · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
791
−22.1% since 2010
Typical home
$204K
+4.8% in a year
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
29.6
years
Jobs based here
128
A commuter town
What makes Howe stand out
The thing Howe does most differently from other towns.
Small town
791 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Howe’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Howe. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Howe’s public schools outperform 24% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Howe’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 76% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesWildfire
1
paid flood claims since 2009
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Howe
Most working residents leave Howe for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Heavener (21%), Poteau (18%) and Fort Smith (8%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Howe2%
Heavener21%
Poteau18%
Fort Smith8%
Oklahoma City5%
13 mi
median commute distance
128
jobs based in Howe
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Howe has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 29°.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–54°
Spring49–73°
Summer68–91°
Fall50–75°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Howe
2 crimes were reported in Howe in 2025: 2 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Howe is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
2
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Howe is
Howe beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better17 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Howe | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 23.8% | 16.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 25.9% | 18.5% |
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
6.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Howe home is worth about $204K
The typical Howe home is worth about $204,000, up 4.8% in a year, 9% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$204KZillow home value
Typical home value
Howe$204K
Oklahoma$223K
+4.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Howe for work
Where Howe’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
128jobs based in Howe
2%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Howe
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Howe is a town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Howe had a population of 625. The town was once noted for producing coal and coke, but today is chiefly supported by agriculture.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 625
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 489 ft
- ZIP code
- 74940
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