Why visit Howell
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Howell Theater, Cleary University, Ann Arbor Railway Howell Depot and George Louk Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Howell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Howell
Howell is the largest city in and the county seat of Livingston County, Michigan, United States. The population was 10,068 at the 2020 census. The city is mostly surrounded by Howell Township, but the two are administered autonomously. Howell is part of the South Lyon–Howell–Brighton urban area, which is an extension of the larger Detroit–Warren–Dearborn (Metro Detroit) metropolitan statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Howell, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Cleary University
School · 3.1 mi
Private business university with multiple locations in Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks9
Ann Arbor Railway Howell Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
George Louk Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Farmstead in Michigan, United States
Howell Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Primarily commercial historic district located along five blocks of Grand River Avenue in the center of Howell, Michigan
Livingston County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic courthouse in Howell, Michigan, USA
William K. and Nellie (Harper) Sexton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Frank J. Hecox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
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John H. and Martha Durfee Galloway House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Black Iron Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop
119 West Grand River Avenue, Howell
Tu-Th 07:00-18:00; Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00; Mo 07:00-18:00
Cleary's Pub
Bar and pub · Regional, Burger, Pizza, Sandwich
117 East Grand River Avenue, Howell
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00
Jonna's Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Pizza · 1.1 mi
1455 North Michigan Avenue
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Tin Tusks Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican, Tacos
112 South Walnut Street, Howell
Tu-Th 11:30-20:00; Fr 11:30-20:00; Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 11:00-15:00; Mo off
Gus's Carryout Howell
Restaurant
210 West Grand River Avenue, Howell
Mo-Tu,Th-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Howell's Mainstreet Winery
Brewery and winery
201 West Grand River Avenue, Howell
We 12:00-18:00; Th 12:00-19:00; Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-19:00;...
George's Restaurant
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, American, Regional, Breakfast, Greek, Pancake, Hot Dog, Diner, Soup, Fries, Brunch · 1.1 mi
138 West Highland Road
17 more on the map.
History
The City of Howell is the county seat of Livingston County. On 24 March 1836, the legislature passed an act organizing Livingston County. Howell was slated to become the county seat, but the newly established Brighton nearby claimed the seat for the next 12 years.
From the History section of Howell, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Challenger Elementary School
School · 0.6 mi
1066 West Grand River Avenue, Howell
Healthcare3
Map of Howell
105 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 14°F | 2.1 in | 10.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 15°F | 1.6 in | 7.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 2.0 in | 8.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Howell Wwtp (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Livingston County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport (OZW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Fenton 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Ann Arbor 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Haslett 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- East Lansing 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Farmington Hills 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Holt 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Farmington 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Flint 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Burton 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Lansing 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sunset West by Joshua Young, Joshuay04, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 323 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- 2015-09-27-Howell Carnegie District Library, RaboKarbakian, CC BY-SA 1.0
- First Presbyterian Church, 323 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- All Saints Chapel, (1880), 120 South Walnut Street, Howell, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Ann Arbor Railroad Building, (1936), 212 South Walnut Street, Howell Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Howell, MI Homecoming Parade, TheBigK300, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church, 210 Church Street, Howell, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- MacDonald's Funeral Home, (1898), 315 North Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Howell Courthouse Amphitheater during Howell Melon Feast, Joshuay04, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1938 Buick Special front view -- Howell (MI) Melon Fest car show, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1947 Buick Super convertible - 2015 Howell Melon Fest - 20740156230, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1947 Buick Super convertible - 2015 Howell Melon Fest - 20928196695, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1947 Buick Super convertible - 2015 Howell Melon Fest - 20901934616, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1938 Buick Special chrome front detail -- Howell (MI) Melon Fest car show, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1947 Buick Super convertible - 2015 Howell Melon Fest - 20305606864, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1938 Buick Special bumper detail -- Howell (MI) Melon Fest car show, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1947 Buick Super convertible - 2015 Howell Melon Fest, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rear view, 1938 Buick Special -- Howell (MI) Melon Fest car show, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1938 Buick Special steering wheel and dash -- Howell (MI) Melon Fest car show, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1947 Buick Super convertible - 2015 Howell Melon Fest - 20305606584, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1947 Buick Super convertible - 2015 Howell Melon Fest - 20740155430, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1938 Buick Special -- Howell (MI) Melon Fest car show, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1947 Buick Super convertible - 2015 Howell Melon Fest - 20918470122, Joe Ross, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1041 W Grand River Avenue ,Howell, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital - Emergency Room - Howell - Michigan, Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McPherson Mansion, (1915), 915 North Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Central Fire Station, 1211 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Howell Church of Christ, 1385 West Grand River Ave., Howell, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- LoukFarmHowellMIA, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HowellDowntownHDC, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William K. and Nellie (Harper) Sexton House - facade, Timothy Boscarino, CC BY 2.0
- Livingston County Courthouse Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Howell Train Depot by Joshua Young, Joshuay04, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HecoxHouseHowellMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GallowayHouseHowellMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Howell Theater by Joshua Young, Joshuay04, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grand River Arts and Crafts during Melon Fest, Joshuay04, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Memorial Day Parade 2013 by Joshua Young, Joshuay04, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Memorial Day 2013 by Joshua Young, Joshuay04, CC BY-SA 3.0
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