Humboldt, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Richardson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
780 Population 586/sq mi density
$45,500 Median Income $35,692 per capita
$68,500 Home Value $160,208 Zillow
$480 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,500 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,500 home value, $480/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Humboldt, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,500
39% below
$35,692 per capita
Home Value
$68,500
76% below
Zillow: $160,208
Median Rent
$480/mo
59% below
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
43% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
61%
Home Value
24%
Rent
41%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Humboldt a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $45,500 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,692. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Humboldt is $68,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,208. Median rent is $480/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

14.9% of adults in Humboldt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Humboldt has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population780
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,500
Per Capita$35,692
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$499M
Avg Weekly Wage$831

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,500
Rent$480
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$160,208
Housing Units481
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity45.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,372/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,021 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Humboldt was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.