At a Glance
Median Income
$52,446
$38,016 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $84,069
Median Rent
$546/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.1% smoking rate
How Humeston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Humeston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Humeston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Humeston residents earn a median household income of $52,446 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,016. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Humeston is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,069. Median rent is $546/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
23.1% of adults in Humeston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Humeston has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population505
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density815/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,446
Per Capita$38,016
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$316M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$546
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$84,069
Housing Units272
Rent Burden20.7%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation1,106 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Humeston was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.