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Humboldt, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
674
Population
1,087/sq mi density
$97,292
Median Income
$36,765 per capita
$209,200
Home Value
$320,661 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
16.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
87
Violent Crime/100K
1,069 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,292 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,200 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Humboldt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Humboldt has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").