Howard rewards everyday life with easygoing pace and surprising amenities. Set in Knox County along US-36, it offers quick trips to shopping, healthcare, and restaurants in Mount Vernon and college-town culture in Gambier, while nearby Danville puts additional trailheads and small-town services within reach. Many residents are drawn to the Apple Valley Lake community, where the Apple Valley Property Owners Association maintains beaches, a marina, and year-round neighborhood events that make it easy to meet your neighbors.
Outdoor time comes naturally here. Cyclists and walkers enjoy the paved Kokosing Gap Trail, which winds past river vistas and farmland and connects to parks, playgrounds, and picnic spots. Just minutes from town, the Honey Run Waterfall cascades through a sandstone gorge—an all-season favorite for photos, short hikes, and quiet escapes.
Families appreciate that the district campus sits right in town; East Knox Local Schools serves students from elementary through high school with close-knit classrooms, extracurriculars, and Bulldogs pride. Housing choices range from waterfront retreats and golf-course living to wooded lots and pastoral acreage, and commutes stay straightforward thanks to regional highways and the trail network.
Whether you’re moving for lake life, schools, or the outdoors, Howard delivers an inviting blend of convenience and breathing room. If you’re ready to explore your next move, Agent Pronto can connect buyers and sellers with a top real estate professional who knows Howard inside and out.