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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,021 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1658°N, 95.9443°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richardson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in |
Humboldt has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").