HumboldtMN
A town of 39, settled in 1896.
Is Humboldt a good place to live?
43% of residents live below the poverty line in Humboldt, above both Minnesota’s towns (7%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 274 in Minnesota we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Humboldt. Humboldt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
39 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Humboldt: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Humboldt, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Humboldt.
Top of a high hazard risk in Humboldt: inland flooding
Three fifths of Humboldt’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 19%. On expected storm and flood damage, Humboldt sits above 78% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Humboldt
The July high for Humboldt comes to 80°F, below both the Minnesota town median (82°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Humboldt is
14% of Humboldt adults report frequent mental distress. This Minnesota town beats the Minnesota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| Humboldt | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Humboldt | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.2% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.7% | 7.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Humboldt
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Humboldt; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Humboldt residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Humboldt
City in Minnesota, United States
Humboldt is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 41 at the 2020 census.
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Questions about Humboldt
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Is Humboldt, MN a good place to live?
Humboldt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.