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Humboldt, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Gibson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,799
Population
751/sq mi density
$42,873
Median Income
$27,008 per capita
$111,300
Home Value
$152,470 Zillow
$757
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
772
Violent Crime/100K
3,331 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,873 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
772 violent crimes/100K (103% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Humboldt enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 388 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 751/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8274°N, 88.9045°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gibson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in |
Humboldt has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").