Humboldt, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
674
Population
1,087/sq mi density
$97,292
Median Income
$36,765 per capita
$209,200
Home Value
$336,669 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
16.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,292 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,200 home value, $713/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Humboldt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6449°N, 97.0745°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McCook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Humboldt has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").