Howardville, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 262 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.4%
 
Males: 77  (29.5%)
Females: 185  (70.5%)
Median resident age:

31.1 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63862, 63869.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $13,929 (it was $9,671 in 2000)
Howardville:

$13,929
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $12,700 (it was $6,588 in 2000)

Howardville city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $59,682 (it was $30,400 in 2000)
Howardville:

$59,682
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,268; detached houses: $62,306; mobile homes: $192,912

Median gross rent in 2022: $498.

March 2022 cost of living index in Howardville: 74.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 45.1%
(35.1% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Howardville, MO (2022)
    • 12572.3%Black alone
    • 3822.0%Two or more races
    • 95.2%White alone
    • 21.2%Hispanic

Races in Howardville detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Howardville, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Howardville is 88 to 1.


Crime rates in Howardville by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2019

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(270.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(295.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(261.1)
3
(781.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(276.2)
1
(273.2)
1
(274.7)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(260.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(520.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index18.3106.80.054.119.319.119.259.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Howardville, MO

Crime rate in Howardville detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 2 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.00
Missouri average:

2.53
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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1953

Elevation: 292 feet

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 1,141 people per square mile   (low).

Howardville, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Howardville city:

0.7% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (77.9 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (102.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (378.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lilbourn, MO (1.3 miles ),
North Lilbourn, MO (1.6 miles),
Marston, MO (1.9 miles ),
New Madrid, MO (1.9 miles ),
Catron, MO (2.6 miles),
Portageville, MO (3.3 miles ),
Risco, MO (3.5 miles ),
Hayward, MO (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 36.57 N, Longitude: 89.60 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

Distribution of median household income in Howardville, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Howardville, MO in 2022
Howardville satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $45,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Howardville, MO residents
Average permit cost in Howardville, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Howardville, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (25.0%)
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Food (9.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (16.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Public administration (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (37.1%)
  • Educational services (19.4%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (11.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.7%)
  • Food (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Howardville, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (16.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)
  • Teachers, special education (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (16.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (19.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (17.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.5%)
  • Teachers, special education (6.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.8%)

Average climate in Howardville, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Howardville, Missouri average temperatures Howardville, Missouri average precipitation Howardville, Missouri humidity Howardville, Missouri wind speed Howardville, Missouri snowfall Howardville, Missouri sunshine Howardville, Missouri clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2003 was 83.0. This is about average.

City:

83.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 3.30. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.30
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 1.35. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.35
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2003 was 34.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.2
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Howardville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 94% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.4 miles away from the Howardville city center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/22/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.3 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Howardville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 409% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 12.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 41.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 160.7 miles away from Howardville center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 76.1 miles away from Howardville center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 40.0 miles away from Howardville center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 160.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in New Madrid County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 13, Winds: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Howardville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Howardville:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-NEW MADRID (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; NEW MADRID, MO)
  • BENCHMARK HEALTHCARE OF PORTAGEVILLE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PORTAGEVILLE, MO)
  • SELLS REST HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MATTHEWS, MO)
  • REELFOOT MANOR HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; TIPTONVILLE, TN)
  • REELFOOT MANOR NH (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; TIPTONVILLE, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Howardville:

  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 38 miles; Dyersburg, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,211)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 44 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 49 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 52 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 62 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • Bethel University (about 68 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)
  • Murray State University (about 71 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Howardville Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

New Madrid County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.1%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Howardville:

Marital status in Howardville, MO
  • Never married: 33.5%
  • Now married: 25.4%
  • Separated: 11.8%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 21.9%

For population 25 years and over in Howardville:

  • High school or higher: 78.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 27.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Howardville, MO (based on New Madrid County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,41137
Catholic1,3032
Mainline Protestant6149
Black Protestant4913
None9,137-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
This county:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.56 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Here:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
This county:

8.45 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
New Madrid County:

9.8%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.5%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.0%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Howardville:

47.8%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.1%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.2
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Howardville:

18.2%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.2%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Howardville:

36.0%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Howardville:

51.9%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Howardville:

83.3%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Howardville, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 3$13,363$53,4528$1,950
Police Protection - Officers 2$25,877$155,2620$0
Totals for Government 5$39,240$94,1768$1,950

Howardville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $8,000 ($30.53)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $72,000 ($274.81)
    Water Utilities: $28,000 ($106.87)
    Central Staff Services: $26,000 ($99.24)
    Sewerage: $19,000 ($72.52)
    Regular Highways: $19,000 ($72.52)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($64.89)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($61.07)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($22.90)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($19.08)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($11.45)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($3.82)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($3.82)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($11.45)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $90,000 ($343.51)

Howardville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $21,000 ($80.15)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($61.07)
    Other: $6,000 ($22.90)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($22.90)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($3.82)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $12,000 ($45.80)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($11.45)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($3.82)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $31,000 ($118.32)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $20,000 ($76.34)
    General Local Government Support: $16,000 ($61.07)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $60,000 ($229.01)
    Property: $37,000 ($141.22)
    Public Utilities Sales: $25,000 ($95.42)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.82)

Howardville government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $134,000 ($511.45)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $122,000 ($465.65)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($45.80)

Howardville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,000 ($3.82)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $184,000 ($702.29)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $11,000 ($41.98)

Strongest AM radio stations in Howardville:

  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMIS (1050 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PORTAGEVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Howardville:

  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WASL (100.1 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: DR PEPPER PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO.)
  • KBHI (107.1 FM; MINER, MO; Owner: DANA R WITHERS)
  • WKNQ (90.7 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMS. FOUNDATION)
  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBXB (97.9 FM; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KCRV-FM (105.1 FM; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Howardville:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • K62DA (Channel 62; MALDEN, MO; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Howardville fatal accident list:

Apr 22, 1979 07:25 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 16, 1979 11:55 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 21, 1978 11:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.0mTotal length
  • 1,622Total average daily traffic
  • 291Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,676Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Howardville, MO
  • 48.5%Utility gas
  • 45.5%Electricity
  • 6.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Howardville, MO
  • 88.9%Electricity
  • 11.1%Utility gas


Howardville compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Howardville on our top lists:

  • #92 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of females"
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