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Howard County
City in Missouri, United States
Overview
Howard County is a diverse, affluent area known for its well-planned communities, excellent schools, abundant parks, and a thriving arts scene. It's positioned conveniently between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. making it a prime spot for commuters and families.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Missouri
Population
34,860
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.14°, -92.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$3,210
Local Cost
$2,170
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
12.5°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
-24.1°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1044 mm
Internet Speed
326 Mbps
Upload
303 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MU32
Distance
30 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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