Howard, Ohio

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Howard is a small town with a population of 5,623 located in Knox County in the State of Ohio in the United States of America. It is located at 40°24′27″N, 82°19′37″W. The United States Postal Service has assigned Howard the ZIP Code 43028. East Knox High school is located in Howard.

Duane Grassbaugh, Howard native, is running as a Democrat, for the 90th district seat of the Ohio Legislature (2006).

1 Attractions
2 Apple Valley
3 Standard of Living
4 Climate

[edit] Attractions

The Kokosing Gap Bicycle trail passes through Howard, Ohio. It follows the route of the old railway tracks which it replaced. In this picture of the Bicycle trail, the trail passes through the old railway tunnel which serves as a bridge for state route 36 which passes through Howard.

[edit] Apple Valley

Apple Valley is a private community that is located in Howard. Apple Valley has a lake and other resources that are available for Apple Valley propery owners. Apple Valley is the main part of Howard that most residents live in.

[edit] Standard of Living

The median household income in Howard, Ohio is $47,797 per year which exceeds the national average by more than $3,000. The cost of living in Howard is only 90% of the national average. The unemployment rate stands at 5% which is 1% lower than the unemployment rate for the state of Ohio. The violent crime index is rated at 1 compared to a rating of 2 for the state of Ohio and 3 as an average for the United States.