Humboldt County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
9,573 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,994 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$540 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$552 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 17
Feb 1 6 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 4 35
Dec 1 8 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 28, IA State House District 56, IA
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Schools

Taft Elementary School
4 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Humboldt Middle School
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Humboldt High School
5 miles, SW • 5 star

Colleges

Iowa Central Community College
20 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Waldorf University
44 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Ellsworth Community College
51 miles, SE • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Kossuth Regional Health Center
19 miles, N • 4.1 star
Trinity Regional Medical Center
20 miles, S • 3.2 star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
24 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
91 miles, S • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, SE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
116 miles, E • 1 star