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Humboldt, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Gibson County County
Humboldt, TN
At a Glance
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)
Is Humboldt a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Humboldt residents earn a median household income of $42,873 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,008. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,122 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Humboldt is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,470. Median rent is $757/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Humboldt reports 772 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 103% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,331/100K. The murder rate is 12.3/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Humboldt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Humboldt has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.