The Town FilesHoward, Wisconsin
Village in Brown County · population 19,950 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $315,700
- Household income
- $85,477
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 56 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 41.2
Howard is a village of 19,950 people in Brown County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $315,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more vibrant than 94% of Wisconsin towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 80% of Wisconsin towns.
How Howard ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Howard is worth $315,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $85,477, which is more affordable than 23% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,102 a month. 63.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Howard | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $315,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,102 | $951 |
| Median household income | $85,477 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 63.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Howard
| People | Howard | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 89.1% |
Weather in Howard
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 9.1°F. About 32.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 55.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Howard since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 26, 1969 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 11, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 1, 1956.
Severe weather in Brown County since 1996
Brown County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Brown County
Brown County had 157,834 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,349 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Howard itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Towns near Howard
- Suamico, WI4.4 mi · 12,820 people · home $366,900
- Green Bay, WI5.3 mi · 107,395 people · home $207,200
- Ashwaubenon, WI6.2 mi · 16,991 people · home $266,600
- Hobart, WI6.5 mi · 10,211 people · home $414,000
- Allouez, WI7.0 mi · 14,156 people · home $235,000
- Pittsfield, WI7.2 mi · 2,791 people · home $307,600
- Scott, WI8.8 mi · 3,636 people · home $268,800
- Bellevue, WI9.4 mi · 15,935 people · home $299,100
Howard questions
Is Howard, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Howard scores better for retirees than 22% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 4%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Howard?
The median owner-occupied home in Howard is valued at $315,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,477, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,102 a month.
What is the weather like in Howard?
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 9.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.4 inches of precipitation a year and 55.6 inches of snow.
Does Howard get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Howard since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 26, 1969. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)