Howard
City in Miner County, South Dakota

Howard is a city in Miner County, South Dakota, with 848 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,575 ft (480 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vilas, 3.5 miles W.
- 848residents (2020 Census)
- 1,575 ftelevation · 480 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 879 / sq mipopulation density
- 57349ZIP code
About Howard
Howard is a city in Miner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 848 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat and most populous city in Miner County.
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Living in Howard
- Median household income
- $60,313
- Median home value
- $100,700
- Median rent
- $586/mo
- Median age
- 49.4
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Howard had 848 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 848 |
|---|---|
| Density | 879 per sq mi (339 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Howard at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Miner County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 848 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0117° N, 97.5246° W |
| ZIP code | 57349 |
| Official website | cityofhoward.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4630460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Howard
- Vilas3.5 mi W
- Shannon Colony5.3 mi E
- Winfred8.1 mi E
- Roswell8.6 mi W
- Canova9.1 mi S
- Cloverleaf Colony11.9 mi N
- Fedora13.2 mi W
- Graceville Colony13.3 mi SE
- Carthage14.4 mi NW
- Ramona17.1 mi NE
- Oldham18.4 mi NE
- Artesian19.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Howard
What county is Howard in?
Howard is in Miner County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Howard, SD?
848 people lived in Howard at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Howard, SD?
The ZIP code of Howard is 57349.
What is the elevation of Howard?
1,575 feet (480 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Howard?
Vilas (3.5 mi), Shannon Colony (5.3 mi), Winfred (8.1 mi), Roswell (8.6 mi), Canova (9.1 mi).
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