At a Glance
Median Income
$58,375
$28,433 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $151,003
Median Rent
$879/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Humboldt a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.5% (108% 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 $151,003. 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.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population360
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,375
Per Capita$28,433
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$3,509M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$879
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$151,003
Housing Units176
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,241/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation660 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Humboldt was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.