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Humboldt is a small town of 1,941 in Kansas, with a median household income of $43,144
and a 19.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Humboldt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Humboldt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All 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: 84.2
Humboldt's overall cost of living index is 84.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Humboldt costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Humboldt, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$553
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,144
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Humboldt's violent crime rate is 315.3 per 100,000 residents
— 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
315.3 /100k
Property Crime
1253.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Humboldt is served primarily by Humboldt.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Humboldt, KS
National Avg
School District
Humboldt
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Humboldt sees average highs of 42.2°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.3 inches of snow per year.
Humboldt's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Humboldt roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,600 and median rent is $553/month.
Humboldt's violent crime rate is 315.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1253.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Humboldt are operated by Humboldt.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Humboldt, KS has a population of 1,941, a median household income of $43,144, and an unemployment rate of 19.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Humboldt averages 42.2°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches
with about 9.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Humboldt, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66748.
The population of Humboldt, Kansas is 1,941 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Humboldt: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $92,600, median household income $43,144, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Humboldt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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