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Humboldt, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
4,761
Population
1,024/sq mi density
$70,661
Median Income
$39,293 per capita
$162,600
Home Value
$180,232 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
20.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,661 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,600 home value, $731/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Humboldt experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Humboldt has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.8").