VILLAGE OF HOWARDS GROVE
Howards Grove, WI (pop ~3,200) is a community built around education. The community is closest to Lakeland College and home to a rock solid, quaint school district. Howards Grove, a bedroom community, is filled with residential subdivisions of residents who take advantage of the popular school district, nearly non-existent crime and a bit of country-style living.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Things to Do
Howards Grove is a community among a beautiful grove of trees, the village has two large parks with active recreational programs via Millersville Recreation Association. The village parks and trails running through it are favorite spots for picnics, biking, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Lake Michigan is only 10 minutes away for quick trips for time at the beach, boating and fishing. The third best golf course in the world, Whistling Straits golf course, is only a few miles away.
Whispering Orchards is well known throughout Sheboygan County for their hearty breakfasts and lunches. There are eggs right from the Whispering Orchard chickens, bacon and ham from local meat markets and the orchard’s own honey-sweetened applesauce. And oh my, the homemade apple pie! Snap photos of the kids feeding the animals and pick up apples, cider and jams to take home.
| Community Services (Quick Facts) | |
|---|---|
| Police & Crime | |
| Police Department | Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department |
| Violent Crime per 1.000 residents | 0.31 (National Median: 3.8) |
| Property Crime per 1.000 residents | 8.01 (National Median: 27.3) |
| Fire & Rescue | |
| Fire Service Provider | Howards Grove Volunteer Fire Department |
| Ambulance Service Provider | Howards Grove Fire Department First Responders |
| Emergency Medical Services | |
| Hospital in Community | No. A hospital is 8 miles away |
| Urgent Care in Community | No. A clinic is 8 miles away |