Howard, Georgia

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Population in 2010: 110.
Males: 52  (47.3%)
Females: 58  (52.7%)
Median resident age:

44.5 years
Georgia median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 31039, 31058, 31812.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,573
Howard:

$41,573
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,803

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $108,970
Howard:

$108,970
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $150,127; detached houses: $186,077; mobile homes: $81,547
March 2022 cost of living index in Howard: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Howard, GA (2010)
    • 9081.8%White alone
    • 1311.8%Black alone
    • 65.5%Hispanic
    • 10.9%American Indian alone



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Howard, Georgia as of June 03, 2024.


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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, GA (33.2 miles , pop. 185,781).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (80.5 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (664.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Junction City, GA (2.1 miles),
Butler, GA (3.0 miles ),
Rupert, GA (3.0 miles ),
Carsonville-Panhandle, GA (3.1 miles ),
Geneva, GA (3.1 miles),
Talbotton, GA (3.3 miles ),
North Buena Vista, GA (3.7 miles ),
Salem, GA (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 32.60 N, Longitude: 84.38 W

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Georgia:

2.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Howard-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 34% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1954, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.6 miles away from the Howard place center killed 5 people and injured 75 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/5/1954, a category F3 tornado 22.7 miles away from the place center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Howard-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 22% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 140.8 miles away from Howard center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 149.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 175.7 miles away from Howard center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 197.9 miles away from Howard center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 149.6 miles away from Howard center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 222.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Taylor County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Howard:

  • TAYLOR COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BUTLER, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Howard:

  • Fort Valley State University (about 29 miles; Fort Valley, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,200)
  • Columbus State University (about 34 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 6,876)
  • Gordon State College (about 34 miles; Barnesville, GA; FT enrollment: 3,336)
  • Columbus Technical College (about 36 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 3,241)
  • Georgia Southwestern State University (about 39 miles; Americus, GA; FT enrollment: 2,689)
  • Middle Georgia State College (about 41 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 7,091)
  • Central Georgia Technical College (about 42 miles; Warner Robins, GA; FT enrollment: 6,829)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Howard Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Howard include: Saint James Church (A), Howard Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Taylor County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.5%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Howard, GA (based on Taylor County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,08716
Mainline Protestant74410
Black Protestant2433
Other30-
None4,802-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Taylor County:

1.15 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Taylor County:

4.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

3.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

14.1%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.9%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.6%
State:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Howard:

  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNNG (1350 AM; 15 kW; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Owner: CHASE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WDAK (540 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSE (720 AM; daytime; 8 kW; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Howard:

  • WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJSP-FM (88.1 FM; WARM SPRINGS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WKZJ (95.7 FM; GREENVILLE, GA; Owner: DAVIS B/CASTING OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • WKEU-FM (88.9 FM; THE ROCK, GA; Owner: GEORGIA FOUNDATION OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEAM-FM (100.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, GA; Owner: DAVIS BROADCASTING INC., OF COLUMBUS)
  • WCGQ (107.3 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: ABG GEORGIA, LLC)
  • WTGA-FM (101.1 FM; THOMASTON, GA; Owner: RADIO GEORGIA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Howard:

  • WTVM (Channel 9; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WRBL (Channel 3; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WLTZ (Channel 38; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: LEWIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTX (Channel 54; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • WSWS-TV (Channel 66; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF OPELIKA)
  • WCGT-LP (Channel 16; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)

Howard fatal accident list:

Feb 17, 2010 09:36 PM, Sr-96, Lat: 32.594533, Lon: -84.406656, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 3, 2004 04:48 PM, Sr-96, Lat: 32.594533, Lon: -84.406656, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Jun 11, 2001 01:45 PM, Sr-96, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 28, 1985 04:50 PM, 76, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.1mTotal length
  • $18,893,000Total costs
  • 2,908Total average daily traffic
  • 29Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,122Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Howard)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • GA6437BENNIE, 10 Watson Rd (Lat: 32.591361 Lon: -84.383972), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRNZ780,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/2021, Expiration Date: 09/14/2031, Certifier: Mike Hargrove, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:




Howard compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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