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Humboldt, IL
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Humboldt, IL
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 $58,375 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,433. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,032 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Humboldt is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,619. Median rent is $879/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Humboldt reports 371 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,687/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Humboldt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Humboldt has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.