Below Average CostSafer than AverageHumboldt Unified District (4469)
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Dewey-Humboldt is a small town of 4,363 in Arizona, with a median household income of $56,604
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is
4% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dewey-Humboldt stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dewey-Humboldt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dewey-Humboldt city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 96.0
Dewey-Humboldt's overall cost of living index is 96.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dewey-Humboldt costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dewey-Humboldt, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$330,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$988
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,604
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Dewey-Humboldt's violent crime rate is 288.8 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
288.8 /100k
Property Crime
880.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dewey-Humboldt is served primarily by Humboldt Unified District (4469).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dewey-Humboldt, AZ
National Avg
School District
Humboldt Unified District (4469)
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Elementary Schools
6
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Middle Schools
3
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dewey-Humboldt sees average highs of 52.6°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 15.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Dewey-Humboldt's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dewey-Humboldt roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $330,300 and median rent is $988/month.
Dewey-Humboldt's violent crime rate is 288.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 880.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dewey-Humboldt are operated by Humboldt Unified District (4469).
The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dewey-Humboldt, AZ has a population of 4,363, a median household income of $56,604, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dewey-Humboldt averages 52.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.7 inches
with about 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dewey-Humboldt, AZ is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 86327, 86329.
The population of Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona is 4,363 with a median age of 60.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dewey-Humboldt: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $330,300, median household income $56,604, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dewey-Humboldt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
