Housing by town in Howard County, Nebraska
Howard County, Nebraska has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $777 (±$115) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $685 in 2015–2019 (+13.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Elba has the highest median gross rent ($918) and Howard City (Boelus) the lowest ($675).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $777 (±$115)
- Households that rent
- 21.8%
- Median household income
- $76,767
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Howard County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotesfield | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Cushing | — | 2.6% | $98,478 | — | $519 |
| Dannebrog | $813 | 19.5% | $63,250 | $127,500 | $1,719 |
| Elba | $918 | 41.5% | $36,250 | $98,300 | $1,250 |
| Farwell | — | 8.3% | $52,500 | — | $1,500 |
| Howard City (Boelus) | $675 | 20.5% | $68,750 | $80,000 | $1,205 |
| St. Paul | $707 | 28.6% | $62,212 | $203,300 | $2,949 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,000 | $35,000 | $56,000 |
| 2 people | $24,000 | $40,000 | $64,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,000 | $72,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,000 | $86,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,000 | $92,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,000 | $99,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,000 | $105,600 |
How the places in Howard County rank across Nebraska
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Police departments in Howard County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County Sheriff's Office | 4,153 | 3 | 0 |
No county-wide total is published here: the residents the FBI counts for these departments do not match the Census Bureau’s count for the county (a department here also serves another county, or a state police troop is listed here), so a total would not be accurate.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Howard County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68873 | 3,785 | $716 | $214,800 | $75,000 | 23.3% |
| 68872 | 992 | $1,411 | $208,200 | $84,500 | 16.4% |
| 68831 | 705 | $950 | $201,900 | $68,977 | 20.6% |
| 68835 | 459 | $911 | $139,400 | $52,292 | 27.1% |
| 68820 | 343 | $675 | $114,200 | $82,212 | 16.3% |
| 68838 | 150 | $580 | $156,300 | $103,750 | 25.0% |
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Questions about Howard County
Which place in Howard County has the highest rent?
Elba has the highest median gross rent, $918 (±$249) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Howard County has the lowest rent?
Howard City (Boelus) has the lowest median gross rent, $675 (±$436) a month.
What is the median rent in Howard County, Nebraska?
The median gross rent in Howard County is $777 (±$115) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard County, Nebraska
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard County, Nebraska
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Howard County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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.
Figures last updated on .