Humboldt, Arizona

Submit your own pictures of this place and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in July 2007: 6,646.
Males: 3,344  (50.3%)
Females: 3,302  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

45.6 years
Arizona median age:

34.2 years

Zip code: 86333

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,302 (it was $33,463 in 2000)
Humboldt:

$61,302
AZ:

$74,568

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,709 (it was $16,405 in 2000)

Humboldt CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $311,529 (it was $82,200 in 2000)
Humboldt:

$311,529
AZ:

$402,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $497,398; detached houses: $554,279; townhouses or other attached units: $444,806; in 2-unit structures: $963,710; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $330,793; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $347,956; mobile homes: $254,882; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $22,781
March 2022 cost of living index in Humboldt: 91.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Compare current foreclosures near Humboldt, AZ:

Check out more offers near Humboldt, AZ.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
  • Races in Humboldt, AZ (2000)
    • 4,79890.6%White alone
    • 3707.0%Hispanic
    • 521.0%Two or more races
    • 500.9%American Indian alone
    • 100.2%Asian alone
    • 70.1%Black alone
    • 50.09%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 30.06%Other race alone



According to our research of Arizona and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Humboldt, Arizona as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Humboldt is 3,323 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.

Current Local Time: MST (no DST) time zone

Elevation: 4555 feet

Land area: 1010.0 square miles.

Population density: 6.6 people per square mile   (very low).

Humboldt, Arizona map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Humboldt CCD:

0.8% ($664)
Arizona:

0.9% ($962)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Deer Valley, AZ (45.5 miles , pop. 148,777).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Scottsdale, AZ (56.7 miles , pop. 202,705).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (60.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Cordes Lakes, AZ (2.5 miles ),
Spring Valley, AZ (2.5 miles ),
Mayer, AZ (3.2 miles ),
Dewey-Humboldt, AZ (3.7 miles ),
Camp Verde, AZ (4.1 miles ),
Prescott Valley, AZ (4.5 miles ),
Mingus Mountain, AZ (4.7 miles ),
Cottonwood-Verde Village, AZ (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 34.40 N, Longitude: 112.07 W

Distribution of median household income in Humboldt, AZ in 2022
Humboldt satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Arizona:

3.8%
Most common industries in Humboldt, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
  • Truck transportation (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.6%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
  • Utilities (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.8%)
  • Health care (12.4%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.5%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Humboldt, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.2%)

Average climate in Humboldt, Arizona

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Humboldt, Arizona average temperatures Humboldt, Arizona average precipitation Humboldt, Arizona humidity Humboldt, Arizona wind speed Humboldt, Arizona snowfall Humboldt, Arizona sunshine Humboldt, Arizona clear and cloudy days

Earthquake activity:

Humboldt-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 2691% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 255.3 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 249.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 223.7 miles away from Humboldt center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 243.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/15/1979 at 23:16:54, a magnitude 7.0 (5.7 MB, 6.9 MS, 7.0 ML, 6.4 MW) earthquake occurred 232.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 396.1 miles away from Humboldt center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Yavapai County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Fires: 6, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Amtrak station near Humboldt:

  • 20 miles: CAMP VERDE (355 W MIDDLE VERDE RD.) - Bus Station . Services: snack bar, free short-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Humboldt:

  • Northcentral University (about 19 miles; Prescott Valley, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 5,927)
  • Yavapai College (about 25 miles; Prescott, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,258)
  • Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division (about 50 miles; Phoenix, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,976)
  • Paradise Valley Community College (about 52 miles; Phoenix, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,259)
  • Arizona State University-West (about 55 miles; Glendale, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,454)
  • Everest College-Phoenix (about 57 miles; Phoenix, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,008)
  • Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division (about 58 miles; Phoenix, AZ; FT enrollment: 8,840)

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear place borders

Notable locations in Humboldt: Brown Springs Ranch (A), Fifty One Ranch (B), Chilson Camp (C), Club Ranch (D), Copper Creek Cabin (E), Crockett Cabin (F), Double T Ranch (G), Dugan Ranch (H), Five Corners (I), Grassy Mountain Windmill (J), Hogan Cabin (K), Horseshoe Ranch (L), Indian Creek Ranch (M), LX Bar Ranch (N), MT Ranch (O), Mikes Cabin (P), Monroe Canyon Windmill (Q), New Windmill (R), Old Dandrea Ranch (S), Old Mine Windmill (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Humboldt include: First Southern Baptist Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), Dewey Faith Assembly of God (C), Community Bible Church (D), Mayer Community Church (E), Saint Josephs Catholic Church (F), Mountain of Faith Lutheran Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Mayer Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Bald Hill Tank Number One (A), Bald Hill Tank Number Two (B), Hance Mesa Tank (C), Batt Tank (D), Beal Tank (E), Bear Grass Tank (F), Bear Track Tank (G), Beck Tank (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tangle Creek (A), Tank Creek (B), Silver Creek (C), Bear Creek (D), Mazatzal Wash (E), Racetrack Wash (F), Middle Red Creek (G), Bull Run Creek (H), Dry Wash (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Humboldt: Agua Fria National Monument (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Yavapai County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Arizona:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

59.8%
Whole state:

68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

15.5%
Whole state:

13.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.2%
44 people in other workers' dormitories in 2000
25 people in other nonhousehold living situations in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Humboldt:

Marital status in Humboldt, AZ
  • Never married: 17.1%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 15.1%

For population 25 years and over in Humboldt:

  • High school or higher: 79.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Arizona average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Humboldt, AZ (based on Yavapai County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant22,957156
Catholic16,50014
Other10,74047
Mainline Protestant4,52522
Orthodox1001
None156,211-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 41
This county:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Yavapai County:

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 69
This county:

3.25 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 216
Yavapai County:

10.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Yavapai County:

7.5%
Arizona:

8.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Yavapai County:

17.7%
State:

22.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Yavapai County:

10.4%
Arizona:

14.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Humboldt:

  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KAZM (780 AM; 5 kW; SEDONA, AZ; Owner: TABBACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF PHOENIX, INC.)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KYET (1180 AM; 10 kW; WILLIAMS, AZ; Owner: GRAND CANYON GATEWAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KKNT (960 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KQNA (1130 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ; Owner: PRESCOTT VALLEY BROADCASTING CO. INC)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KTAR (620 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Humboldt:

  • K220GI (91.9 FM; CAMP VERDE, AZ; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KKLD (98.3 FM; PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ; Owner: W. GRANT HAFLEY)
  • KVRD-FM (105.7 FM; COTTONWOOD, AZ; Owner: YAVAPAI BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGCB (90.9 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: GRAND CANYON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KZGL (95.9 FM; COTTONWOOD, AZ; Owner: YAVAPAI BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K201CQ (88.1 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KAHM (102.1 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: SOUTHWEST FM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • K246AA (97.1 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: LERNER FILM & TAPE PROD., INC.)
  • KPPV (106.7 FM; PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ; Owner: PRESCOTT VALLEY BROADCASTING CO. INC)
  • K223AG (92.5 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: LERNER FILM & TAPE PROD., INC.)
  • KNAQ (89.3 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY)
  • KNOT-FM (99.1 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: PAYNE-PRESCOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K207BR (89.3 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY)
  • KWMX (96.7 FM; WILLIAMS, AZ; Owner: RED ROCK COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KAJM (104.3 FM; PAYSON, AZ; Owner: SIERRA H. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNRJ (101.1 FM; PAYSON, AZ; Owner: SIERRA H. BROADCASTING,INC.)
  • KJZA (89.5 FM; DRAKE, AZ; Owner: ST. PAUL BIBLE COLLEGE)
  • KLNZ (103.5 FM; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KBAQ (89.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KHOV-FM (105.3 FM; WICKENBURG, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Humboldt:

  • KAET (Channel 8; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
Humboldt fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Humboldt fatal accident list:

Mar 10, 2003 00:20 AM, Sr-89, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 28, 1989 03:05 PM, 69, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 8, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • DEWEY, 15485 White Dr. (Lat: 34.503444 Lon: -112.193889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WQNU844,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/02/2011, Expiration Date: 06/02/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/31/2020, Certifier: John Ogren, Registrant: Law Office Of Suzanne S. Goodwyn, Pllc, 1234 Tottenham Court, Reston, VA 20194, Phone: (703) 444-5475, Fax: (703) 991-0629, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Humboldt)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • KELMAR CONSULTING LTD DBA, Po Box 783, Humboldt, AZ 86329
    Certificate: D005938 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 02/03/2016, Expiration Date: 02/02/2017

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6001P, N6001P, N-6001P, Serial Number: 24-1095, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 06/02/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 05/13/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Larry D Moles, Po Box 352, Humboldt, AZ 86329

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Humboldt, AZ
  • 56.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.9%Electricity
  • 13.5%Utility gas
  • 11.8%Wood
  • 1.5%Other fuel
  • 0.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Humboldt, AZ
  • 46.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.2%Electricity
  • 13.2%Utility gas
  • 4.7%Wood
  • 3.5%No fuel used
  • 1.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Humboldt compared to Arizona state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Humboldt on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (population 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: health and personal care, except drug, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: secretaries and administrative assistants (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: data processing, libraries, and other information services (population 5,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: waiters and waitresses (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electronic shopping and mail-order houses (population 5,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: truck transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 100 cities with largest land areas (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other workers' dormitories (population 1,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: nonmetallic mineral products (population 5,000+)"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of mobile homes (2,000+ housing units)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: private households (population 5,000+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: paper and paper products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: private households (population 5,000+)"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: social assistance (population 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
Cost of Living Calculator
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Yates Wong (7)

Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2024.