Humboldt, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Allen County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,956
Population
1,278/sq mi density
$43,558
Median Income
$25,124 per capita
$91,600
Home Value
$125,793 Zillow
$552
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
181
Violent Crime/100K
302 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$43,558 median income, 17.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,600 home value, $552/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Humboldt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 976 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8124°N, 95.4361°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in |
Humboldt has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.3").