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Humboldt, SK

Saskatchewan

Humboldt is a small city in Saskatchewan with a population of 6,033. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,033 Population 1,175/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $50,480 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$860 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $860/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $860
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Humboldt Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,033
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,175/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$50,480
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty10.0%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$860
Ownership79.7%
Housing Units2,490
Rent Burden13.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain13.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,873 ft (571 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+32.5%
Graduate+3.0%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Humboldt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Humboldt receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Humboldt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Humboldt is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Humboldt is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Humboldt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches, including 21.1 inches of snow.

Humboldt has a population of 6,033 with a density of 1,175 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (86%), with 1.6% Black, 11.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 86% of residents.

Population

6,033
Total Population
2021 Census
1,175
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
5.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Humboldt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 86.0%
10% above US avg
Spanish 0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages 13.3%

Social Characteristics

Humboldt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Humboldt is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,480 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $971, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 187 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 11.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Humboldt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,480
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)187

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Humboldt is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $860 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 79.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,490 total housing units in the city. 13.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$860
26% below US avg
Rent Burden13.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.7%
Owner-Occupied79.7%
Renter-Occupied20.7%
Housing Units2,490

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Humboldt receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Humboldt vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Humboldt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,873 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.0°F
28% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,873 ft (571 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density1,175/sq mi
Coordinates52.2001°N, 105.1255°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 21.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Nov 29, 2001.

Nov 29, 2001 24 km SSW of Langham, Canada M3.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Humboldt has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 5°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school. 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+32.5%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,175/sq mi
Total Area5.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.3%

Colleges & Universities in Humboldt

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
St. Peter's College - - - - -

Schools in Humboldt

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Dominic School - - - -
St. Augustine School - - - -
Humboldt Collegiate Institute - - - -
Carlton Trail College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Humboldt

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHBO 107.5 "Bolt FM" Humboldt, SK hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Humboldt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Muenster Branch Library0.0
Reid-Thompson Public Library0.0

Hotels in Humboldt

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Vista Inn
Canalta Hotel Humboldt
The Pioneer Hotel & Motel

Cafes in Humboldt

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Humboldt

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reel Attractions

Clinics in Humboldt

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #328716053

Dentists in Humboldt

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Humboldt Dental Associates
Humboldt Dental Clinic
Humboldt Denture Care
Humboldt Smiles Dental Studios

Gas Stations in Humboldt

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gas Plus
Mobil
Petro-Canada

Banks in Humboldt

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
RBC
Scotiabank

Gyms in Humboldt

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Stadiums & Teams in Humboldt

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Airports Near Humboldt

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cudworth Airport-Small Airport
Cudworth Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Humboldt Airport-Small Airport
Lanigan Airport-Small Airport
Melfort Airport-Small Airport
Naicam Airport-Small Airport
St. Brieux Airport-Small Airport
Wakaw Airport-Small Airport
Watrous Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Humboldt

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church
First Baptist Church
Humboldt Alliance Church
Humboldt Bridge Ministry
Keys of the Kingdom Ministries Saskatchewan Chapter
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Living Word Church International Humboldt
Renewed Life Ministries
St Andrew's Anglican Church
St. John's Lutheran Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Humboldt

What is the population of Humboldt?

Humboldt has a population of 6,033 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 1,175 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.7% male.

Is Humboldt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $80,000, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Humboldt safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Humboldt receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Humboldt?

Humboldt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.9 inches, with 21.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Humboldt?

Humboldt has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $971. There are 187 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 11.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Humboldt?

The median home value in Humboldt is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $860. The homeownership rate is 79.7%.

How are the schools in Humboldt?

11.9% of adults in Humboldt hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school. 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Humboldt?

The average commute in Humboldt is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Humboldt?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Humboldt is 86% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 11.6% Asian. 86% of residents speak only English at home.

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