About Howard
Set in the southern part of Kansas, Howard is a tiny community, home to 561 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Howard holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 790 residents per square mile.
📰 Howard News Today
- KCTV5 sits down with Terrence Howard filming legal thriller in Kansas City KCTV · Jun 5
- Howard J. Thiessen Obituary Apr 14, 2026 Stockham Family Funeral Home · Apr 14
- Howard Griffie Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home · May 15
- Will Howard explains Ohio State transfer decision, says Kansas State 'took advantage' of him CBS Sports · Apr 19
- Robert Howard Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Lawrence, KS - Lawrence Journal-World Lawrence Journal-World · Feb 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Howard Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Howard — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Benson Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Howard
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Howard
- West Elk Schools
- West Elk Virtual Academy
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)561
Rank in state#265 of 626
Land area0.71 sq mi
Density790/sq mi
Coordinates37.4694, -96.2630