HowardWI
A town of 936. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
What makes Howard stand out
The thing Howard does most differently from other towns.
936 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Howard’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Semi truck tips over, spills unknown substance and shuts down Howard’s Hwy 29 roundaboutY100 WNCY · Sep 21
- National Night Out brings communities together to promote safety and connectionNBC26 · Aug 4
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Howard. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Howard beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Howard | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.6% |
Most working residents commute out of Howard
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.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
99% of working residents leave Howard for work
Where Howard’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Howard
Town in Wisconsin, United States
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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- Population
- 777
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,132 ft