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Humboldt, IA
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Humboldt, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Humboldt a Good Place to Live?
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 1.9% (47% 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 $180,232. 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.
Safety & Crime
Humboldt reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,048/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.