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Humboldt, IA

Humboldt, IA.

Population: 5,722 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,639
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+24.4%
10-year appreciation
+74.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$194,660
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
10

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Humboldt Municipal Airport (HUD) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-9 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Median annual property tax
$2,624
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,965
Average weekly wage
$1,002
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents