At a Glance
Median Income
$97,292
$36,765 per capita
Home Value
$209,200
Zillow: $336,669
Median Rent
$713/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
12.7% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Humboldt residents earn a median household income of $97,292 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,765. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Humboldt is $209,200 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,669. Median rent is $713/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
33.7% of adults in Humboldt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Humboldt has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population674
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,292
Per Capita$36,765
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,200
Rent$713
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$336,669
Housing Units231
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation1,703 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations34
Did You Know?
The median home in Humboldt was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.