Howard County

Howard County is located in Iowa, United States.

Quick Facts: Howard County
County Name
Howard
State
Iowa (IA)
HASC Code (County)
US-IA-HO
FIPS Code (County)
19089
County Seat
Cresco
Largest City (in County)
Cresco
Population (County)
9,932
Land Area
473.00 sq mi (1,225.00 km²)
Time Zone
UTC-6
Current Time
UTC-6 (Invalid timezone)
Towns, Villages, and Other Municipalities in Howard County

No municipalities classified as 'Towns' or 'Villages' found in Howard County based on available data.

Howard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 9,932 people, with a population density of about 21.00 persons per square mile.

The county spans a total land area of 473.00 square miles (1,225.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Cresco, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Cresco.

Geographically, Howard County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Cresco 1,290 ft and its lowest point at Protivin 1,166 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.

State Context: Iowa
State Capital
Des Moines
Largest City (State)
Des Moines
State Nickname
Hawkeye State
State Elevation
High: Raymond 6,120 ft | Low: Princeton 480 ft
State Pop. Density
53.38/sq mi
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