Iowa
Humboldt is a small town in Iowa with a population of 4,761. Residents earn $70,661 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Humboldt receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Humboldt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Humboldt is $70,661, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Humboldt is $162,600, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $731 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Humboldt is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 584 per 100,000, 70% below the national average.
23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Humboldt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,661 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,293 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,410 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 367 |
| County GDP | $598M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,919 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.03% |
| Commute Time | 16.4 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| Census Median | $162,600 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $180,232 |
| Census Median Rent | $731 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $682 |
| 1 Bedroom | $798 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $919 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,278 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,436 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,919 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.03% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,220/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Total Violent | 129.8/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 21.6/100K |
| Assault | 108.2/100K |
| Total Property | 584.0/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 129.8/100K |
| Theft | 411.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 43.3/100K |
| Arson | 21.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.0 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7229°N, 94.2250°W |
| County FIPS | 19091 |
Winner: Republican by 50 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.6% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.40 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,024/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 16.4 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |