Housing by town in Howard County, Indiana
Howard County, Indiana has 14 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $937 (±$19) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $700 in 2015–2019 (+33.9%; Up after inflation).
Taylor Township (Howard County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,018) and Honey Creek Township (Howard County) the lowest ($817).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $937 (±$19)
- Households that rent
- 29.4%
- Median household income
- $64,027
- Places
- 14
Cities, towns and townships in Howard County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Howard County) | $924 | 38.3% | $51,025 | $123,500 | $932 |
| Clay Township (Howard County) | — | 1.0% | $104,292 | $227,300 | $1,382 |
| Ervin Township | — | 6.7% | $120,135 | $229,200 | $1,289 |
| Greentown | $850 | 19.6% | $60,521 | $123,400 | $1,123 |
| Harrison Township (Howard County) | $952 | 30.8% | $85,478 | $225,300 | $1,556 |
| Honey Creek Township (Howard County) | $817 | 12.6% | $84,728 | $191,300 | $1,297 |
| Howard Township (Howard County) | $869 | 10.3% | $81,595 | $219,800 | $1,077 |
| Jackson Township (Howard County) | — | 16.3% | $75,581 | $233,800 | $1,652 |
| Kokomo | $939 | 37.0% | $55,360 | $137,400 | $1,075 |
| Liberty Township (Howard County) | $893 | 13.5% | $84,632 | $208,600 | $1,577 |
| Monroe Township (Howard County) | — | 5.1% | $127,788 | $255,900 | $1,826 |
| Russiaville | $931 | 17.9% | $84,457 | $182,300 | $1,374 |
| Taylor Township (Howard County) | $1,018 | 17.5% | $71,971 | $169,400 | $1,349 |
| Union Township (Howard County) | — | 12.8% | $71,694 | $254,200 | $1,211 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,000 | $33,350 | $53,350 |
| 2 people | $22,850 | $38,100 | $60,950 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,850 | $68,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,600 | $76,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,450 | $82,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,050 | $94,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,850 | $100,550 |
How the places in Howard County rank across Indiana
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Crime reported to police in Howard County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 362 | 440 | 1,055 | 1,281 | 82,341 | 2 of 3 |
| 2024 | 342 | 412 | 963 | 1,159 | 83,054 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 317 | 382 | 822 | 990 | 83,067 | 2 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Howard County recorded 317 violent and 822 property crimes, 382 and 990 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Howard County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo Police Department | 60,224 | 287 | 760 |
| Howard County Sheriff's Office | 22,843 | 30 | 62 |
| Russiaville Police Department | 1,313 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Howard County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46901 | 38,082 | $887 | $142,100 | $60,495 | 30.0% |
| 46902 | 37,017 | $955 | $168,800 | $62,126 | 33.0% |
| 46936 | 5,901 | $941 | $223,300 | $79,900 | 11.8% |
| 46979 | 4,908 | $760 | $213,500 | $88,832 | 8.0% |
| 46965 | 73 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 46937 | 17 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Howard County
What is the crime rate in Howard County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Howard County recorded 382 violent and 990 property crimes per 100,000 residents (317 violent and 822 property crimes in all).
Which place in Howard County has the highest rent?
Taylor Township (Howard County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,018 (±$156) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Howard County has the lowest rent?
Honey Creek Township (Howard County) has the lowest median gross rent, $817 (±$279) a month.
What is the median rent in Howard County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Howard County is $937 (±$19) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Kokomo, IN MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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