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Howells, NE


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Howells, Nebraska

Howells, Nebraska, in Colfax county, is 62 miles SW of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 63 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 632 people lived in Howells.

The People and Families of Howells

In Howells, about 67% of adults are married.

In Howells, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the village, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Howells had a median family income of $40,000. The bulk of the population of Howells is doing well, with money to spend. The village doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. In Howells, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Howells Housing

An estimated 83% of living spaces in Howells are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Howells offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Howells, 87% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the village is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Howells; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Howells strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHowells Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Howells Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Howells Affordability of Rents
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Howells People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Howells Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Howells, NE

Comparing Howells to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men64
Well-Paid Single Women66
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built23
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