Humboldt, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,761 Population 1,024/sq mi density
$70,661 Median Income $39,293 per capita
$162,600 Home Value $190,933 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,661 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,600 home value, $731/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Humboldt, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,661
6% below
$39,293 per capita
Home Value
$162,600
42% below
Zillow: $190,933
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
20.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Humboldt Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Humboldt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
58%
Rent
63%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Humboldt a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Humboldt residents earn a median household income of $70,661 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,293. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Humboldt is $162,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,933. Median rent is $731/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

23.6% of adults in Humboldt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Humboldt has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,761
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,024/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,661
Per Capita$39,293
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,600
Rent$731
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$190,933
Housing Units2,269
Rent Burden20.2%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,220/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,073 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Humboldt was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.