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Humboldt, Iowa, in Humboldt county, is 56 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 134 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 4,452.
In Humboldt, about 59% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Humboldt live by themselves.
The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Humboldt had a median family income of $49,526. Humboldt has a large middle class. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Humboldt ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
The streets of Humboldt are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 73% of housing units in Humboldt are owner-occupied.
In Humboldt, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Humboldt than in most places of its size.
Humboldt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Humboldt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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