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Population in July 2007: 4,240. Population change since 2000: -3.5%
 

Males: 2,064  (46.4%)
Females: 2,388  (53.6%)

Humboldt County

Median resident age:  44.1 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50548.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $42,900 (it was $39,338 in 2000)
Humboldt  $42,900
Iowa:  $43,609

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $99,200 (it was $83,700 in 2000)
Humboldt  $99,200
Iowa:  $106,600

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Races in Humboldt:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.6%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Humboldt: 78.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (41.1%), Norwegian (16.3%), Irish (12.6%), English (10.5%), Danish (5.3%), United States (5.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/22/1874

Elevation: 1085 feet

Land area: 4.65 square miles.

Population density: 928 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Humboldt

  • High school or higher: 85.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Humboldt city

  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 58.6%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 13.5%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

105 residents are foreign born (1.7% Latin America, 0.4% Asia, 0.3% Europe).

This city:  2.4%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Humboldt, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Humboldt to the number of sex offenders is 2158 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Humboldt:  1.3% ($1,076)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (62.9 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (159.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (453.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Dakota City, IA (1.5 miles ), Rutland, IA (5.5 miles) , Badger, IA (9.2 miles ), Livermore, IA (10.2 miles ), Bode, IA (10.9 miles ), Thor, IA (12.1 miles) , Pioneer, IA (12.6 miles) , Clare, IA (12.6 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 12 buildings, average cost: $111,300
  • 1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $128,400
  • 1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $165,000
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $159,500
  • 2000: 10 buildings, average cost: $151,000
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $185,600
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $169,600
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $198,200
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $199,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $271,700

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Latitude: 42.72 N, Longitude: 94.22 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +566 (+12.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,222 (59.1%)


People in group quarters in Humboldt
  • 121 people in nursing homes
  • 26 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped
  • 11 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Area code: 515

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Population change in the 1990s: -135 (-2.9%).


Historical population


Historical housing units



Most common industries for males:



  • Machinery (17%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Food (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)


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Crime in Humboldt by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 331211
    per 100,000 67.567.122.445.222.822.8
Burglaries 315468
    per 100,000 67.522.4112.190.4136.8182.3
Thefts 463734312523
    per 100,000 1034.4828.1762.5700.2570.1524.0
Auto thefts 110135
    per 100,000 22.522.40.022.668.4113.9
Arson 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 213.2) 61.449.942.845.242.447.4

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 5 (5 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.16
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Humboldt, Iowa

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Humboldt-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 114% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the Humboldt city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1977, a category 4 tornado 14.3 miles away from the city center injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospital/medical center in Humboldt:
  • HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (1000 NORTH 15TH STREET)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Humboldt:
  • TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; FORT DODGE, IA)
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 27 miles; ALGONA, IA)
  • POCAHONTAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 30 miles; POCAHONTAS, IA)

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Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Humboldt:
  • FORT DODGE REGIONAL (about 13 miles; FORT DODGE, IA; ID: FOD)
  • MASON CITY MUNI (about 70 miles; MASON CITY, IA; ID: MCW)
  • DES MOINES INTL (about 91 miles; DES MOINES, IA; ID: DSM)
Other public-use airports nearest to Humboldt:
  • HUMBOLDT MUNI (about 2 miles; HUMBOLDT, IA; ID: 0K7)
  • EAGLE GROVE MUNI (about 23 miles; EAGLE GROVE, IA; ID: EAG)
  • ALGONA MUNI (about 24 miles; ALGONA, IA; ID: AXA)

Local government website: www.ci.humboldt.ia.us

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Humboldt:
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 20 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 77 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 81 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNVERSITY-MANKATO (about 100 miles; MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 11,210)
Public high school in Humboldt:
Public elementary/middle schools in Humboldt:
Private elementary/middle school in Humboldt:
  • ST MARY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 143; Location: 303 THIRD AVENUE NORTH; Grades: KG - 8)
Library in Humboldt:
  • HUMBOLDT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $274,424; Location: 30 6TH STREET NORTH; 27,724 books; 1,018 audio materials; 950 video materials; 61 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Humboldt: Humboldt Fish Hatchery (A), Humboldt County Fairgrounds (B), Humboldt City Hall (C), Humboldt Fire Department (D), Humboldt Law Enforcement Center (E), Humboldt Public Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Humboldt include: Abundant Life Christian Fellowship (A), Faith United Methodist Church (B), Oak Hill Church (C), Saint Marys Catholic Church (D), Zion Lutheran Church (E), Zion Church (F), Congregational United Church of Christ (G), Our Saviours Lutheran Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Oakwood Cemetery (1), Union Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Lake Nokomis (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Humboldt include: Iowa Park (1), Lake Nokomis Park (2), Tourist Park (3), Talisman Park (4), Taft Park (5), Fay Hessian Fountain (6), Riverside Park (7), Bicknell Park (8), Rainbow Drive Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Humboldt Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Broadway Inn (812 13th Street North), Corner Inn Motel (Bv) (1004 13th St N), Super 8 Motel (1520 10th Avenue North), Humboldt Super 8 Motel (1520 10th Ave. North Junction Of Hwy. 3 & 169).

Courts: Iowa State - Judicial Dept- District Court Clerk (Courthouse), Iowa State - Judicial Dept- Juvenile Court Services (Courthouse), Iowa State - District Court Clerk- Judicial Department- Judicial Dept- Juvenile Court Serv (Courthouse).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Humboldt and their reported violations in the past:

DEER CREEK SUBDIVISION (FORT DODGE) (Address: 1350 DEER CREEK DR, Population served: 48, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
Drinking water stations with addresses in Humboldt that have no violations reported:
  • HUMBOLDT MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT (Population served: 4452, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.2%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.6%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  7.3%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  4.6%
Whole state:  3.8%

Humboldt compared to Iowa state average:

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  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.


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Banks with branches in Humboldt (2007 data):
  • Bank Iowa: Broadway Branch at 402 13th Street North, branch established on 1975-10-01; at 506 Sumner Avenue, branch established on 1927-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $139.6 mil, Deposits: $118.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Iowa Corporation
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Humboldt Branch at 701 Sumner Avenue, branch established on 1982-04-02. Info updated 2006-10-10: Bank assets: $217,802.3 mil, Deposits: $135,903.1 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2565 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Northwest FSB: Humboldt Branch at 801 Sumner Avenue, branch established on 1935-12-01. Info updated 2006-11-01: Bank assets: $714.2 mil, Deposits: $623.1 mil, headquarters in Spencer, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Northwest Financial Corp.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 5$14,863$35,6710$0
Local Libraries 2$4,802$28,8124$4,364
Water Supply 5$14,103$33,8470$0
Parks and Recreation 3$8,723$34,8922$418
Solid Waste Management 3$6,992$27,9680$0
Other Government Administration 3$8,482$33,9280$0
Police Protection - Officers 7$20,147$34,5380$0
Totals for Government 28$78,112$33,4776$4,782


Humboldt government finances in 2004:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $719,000
    Solid Waste Management: $301,000
    Parks & Recreation: $99,000
    All Other: $52,000
    Regular Highways: $5,000
  • Construction - Air Transportation: $378,000
    General: $266,000
    General Public Buildings: $86,000
    Water Utilities: $16,000
    Regular Highways: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $711,000
    Regular Highways: $628,000
    Water Utilities: $572,000
    Police Protection: $464,000
    General - Other: $381,000
    Solid Waste Management: $283,000
    Parks & Recreation: $247,000
    Libraries: $232,000
    Financial Administration: $106,000
    General Public Buildings: $59,000
    Fire Protection: $42,000
    Air Transportation: $38,000
    Central Staff Services: $23,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $390,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $227,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $71,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $4,791,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $1,315,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $5,794,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $312,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $112,000
    Interest Earnings: $102,000
    Special Assessments: $59,000
    Rents: $4,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $87,000
    Parks & Recreation: $84,000
    Police Protection: $18,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $6,026,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $634,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $371,000
    General Support: $14,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,433,000
    Total General Sales: $320,000
    Public Utilities: $24,000
    NEC: $19,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,077,000

5.10% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,186 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.10%
Iowa average:  6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Webster County, IA  0.90% ($30,029 average AGI)
from Kossuth County, IA  0.44% ($30,647)
from Wright County, IA  0.38% ($26,000)


6.42% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,461 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.42%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Webster County, IA  0.94% ($9,054 average AGI)
to Wright County, IA  0.43% ($27,882)
to Pocahontas County, IA  0.33% ($21,462)


Strongest AM radio stations in Humboldt:
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVFD (1400 AM; 1 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Humboldt:
  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)
  • K206BF (89.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KUEL (92.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KICB (88.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Humboldt:
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

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