Humboldt County, Iowa
Among the top 20% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 70% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
- top 5% for amenities nearby
- top 9% for commute time
- bottom 18% for property tax rate
Humboldt County is a county in Iowa with about 9,606 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and C for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, commute time, and unemployment. It rates lower on annual snowfall and property tax rate.
Official websitehumboldtcountyia.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.1 in
humid 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 80% of US counties
Home Value$134k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$662better than 86% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.40%better than 18% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.12%better than 24% of US counties
Unemployment2.5%better than 88% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.3 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.4 inbetter than 21% of US counties
Sunny Days224 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 62% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk24.1better than 74% of US counties
School Quality49.7better than 39% of US counties
Violent Crime227/100kbetter than 87% of US counties
Property Crime527/100kbetter than 71% of US counties
Community
Population9,60622nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.955th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1217th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0266th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4558th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.6%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.0%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 91% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 61% of US counties
Airport Distance134 mibetter than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.8%better than 47% of US counties
Amenities Nearby18.74better than 95% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 53% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Humboldt County an affordable place to live?
- Humboldt County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 80% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Humboldt County?
- The median home value in Humboldt County is $134k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Humboldt County?
- Median household income in Humboldt County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Humboldt County?
- Median gross rent in Humboldt County is $662 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Humboldt County safe?
- Humboldt County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 227/100k (better than 87%). Property crime is 527/100k.
- What is the weather like in Humboldt County?
- Humboldt County averages 72°F in July and 16°F in January, with 35.3 in of annual precipitation and about 224 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Humboldt County?
- Public-school quality in Humboldt County is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Humboldt County?
- The average one-way commute in Humboldt County is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)