We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Howard County, Iowa. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Iowa Howard County.
1. Library System CRESCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 320 North Elm ST., Cresco, IA 52136
Phone Number: (563) 547-2540 Howard 113,725 41,039
2. Central Library CRESCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 320 North Elm ST., Cresco, IA 52136
Phone Number: (563) 547-2540 Howard N/A N/A
3. Central Library ELMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 710 Busti AVE., Elma, IA 50628
Phone Number: (641) 393-8100 Howard N/A N/A
4. Library System ELMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 710 Busti AVE., Elma, IA 50628
Phone Number: (641) 393-8100 Howard 15,308 10,157
5. Library System LIME SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 112 W. Main Street, Lime Springs, IA 52155
Phone Number: (563) 566-2207 Howard 12,169 7,792
6. Central Library LIME SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 112 Main Street, Lime Springs, IA 52155
Phone Number: (563) 566-2207 Howard N/A N/A
Overview of Howard County, Iowa
Howard County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 9,932. Its county seat is Cresco, Iowa.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,227 km² (474 mi²). 1,226 km² (473 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.08% water.
Adjacent counties
Mower County, Minnesota (northeast)
Fillmore County, Minnesota (north)
Winnesheik County (east)
Chickasaw County (south)
Mitchell County (west)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 9,932 people, 3,974 households, and 2,650 families residing in the county. The population density is 8/km² (21/mi²). There are 4,327 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (9/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 99.06% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. 0.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,974 households out of which 31.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% are married couples living together, 6.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.30% are non-families. 29.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the county the population is spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 25.40% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 20.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $34,641, and the median income for a family is $43,284. Males have a median income of $28,856 versus $21,367 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,842. 9.30% of the population and 5.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.70% of those under the age of 18 and 8.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Howard County, Iowa has the following cities and towns:
