Howard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 14,300 people, with a population density of about 24.32 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 588.00 square miles (1,523.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Nashville, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Nashville.
Geographically, Howard County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Dierks 441 ft and its lowest point at Mineral Springs 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.