At a Glance
Home Value
$209,400
Zillow: $161,332
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
21.4%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
10.4% 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?
F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Humboldt is $209,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,332. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
4.8% of adults in Humboldt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Humboldt has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density382/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,676
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
Home Value$209,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$161,332
Housing Units29
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation795 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Broadband46.9%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Humboldt was built in 1957.
63.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
59.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.