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Howe

A township of 379 people in Perry County, Pennsylvania
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Conserved land0.1%5 of 5,431 acres
Trails2.0 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Howe

Township in Pennsylvania, US
379Population
8.6 sq miArea

Howe Township is a township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 376 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Howe for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Harrisburg (11%), Silver Spring (5%) and Susquehanna (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Harrisburg
11%
Silver Spring
5%
Susquehanna
4%
Hampden
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Howe →

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Care nearby

Penn State Health Hampden Medical CenterEnola · 15.1 mi · ER
Perry CountyNewport · 1.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 17074 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Howe →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Howe →

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Howe has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 25°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Newport Public LibraryNewport · 2.7 miles · 43 hrs a week
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