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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Howells strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Howells to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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