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A town of 777 people in Chippewa County, Wisconsin
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Town in Wisconsin, United States
777Population
35.8 sq miArea
1,132 ftElevation

The Town of Howard is located in southwestern Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 777 at the 2020 census, down from 798 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Albertville and Howard are located in the town.

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Most working residents leave Howard for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Eau Claire (29%), Chippewa Falls (15%) and Bloomer (7%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Eau Claire
29%
Chippewa Falls
15%
Bloomer
7%
Menomonie
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Howard →

Health in Howard

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa ValleyBloomer · 9.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Chippewa Falls Dental CenterChippewa Falls · 11.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54730, 54729, 54724 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Howard →

Natural hazards in Howard

31
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Howard →

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Howard has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 8°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
79° / 57°Summer
56° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Colfax Public LibraryColfax · 6.8 miles · 39 hrs a week
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