Howard, South Dakota

About Howard

Set in the eastern part of South Dakota, Howard is a tiny community, home to 841 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Howard is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 876 residents per square mile.

📰 Howard News Today

• DJ Howard Jr., South Dakota Coyotes, WR - News, Stats, Bio CBS Sports · Aug 14
• Carrie Munger Obituary (2026) - Howard, SD - Willoughby Funeral Home and Cremation Options Legacy obituary · Jul 28
• The ‘principled’ stand that almost cost taxpayers an $87 million return on their investment South Dakota Searchlight · May 16
• Hearts and Hammers volunteers tackle community projects in annual Howard service day Mitchell Republic · May 4
• Obituary | Ty Howard Thompson of Winner, South Dakota Mason Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Apr 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Howard Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Howard — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Howard

• 6C's

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Howard

• Howard Elementary - 02
• Howard High School - 01
• Howard Jr. High - 05

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Howard

🏘️ Nearby Communities