Howard County, Iowa Cities (2026)

City
Rank
2026 Pop. ↓
2020 Pop.
Annual Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Cresco13,9303,9020.13%1,1773 City
Riceville2803811-0.25%7581 City
Elma3489507-0.61%3991 City
Lime Springs4469478-0.42%4621 City
Protivin5262267-0.38%5950 City
Chester6133137-0.75%961 City

Howard County Cities Summary

Largest City

Cresco is the largest city in Howard County, with a population of 3,930.

Smallest City

Chester is the smallest city in Howard County, with a population of 133.

10 Largest Cities

There are 6 cities in Howard County, Iowa.

Location of Howard County