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Humboldt, SD
Town in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Population
732
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,182
ZIP codes
0
Humboldt and its ZIP codes
Humboldt at a glance
- Humboldt is about 99 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,469, 27% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,700 (12% below South Dakota) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for Humboldt, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Humboldt, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,469
Poverty rate
0.5%
Median home value
$227,700
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
89.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.8%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (364), Norwegian Americans (179), Irish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Minnehaha County. PPP loans are for Humboldt.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,906
139,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,658
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,964 per person
How people get to work
Humboldt, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Humboldt, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,345
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
214
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 6°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Humboldt, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Humboldt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontroseCity | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| HartfordCity | 6.8 mi | 3.2 |
| CanistotaCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| ColtonCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| MonroeTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CrooksCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Orland ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Rustic Acres ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| SalemCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| ParkerCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| TeaCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| MarionCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Renner CornerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Sioux FallsCity | 19 mi | 83.6 |
| BalticCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Humboldt, SD in?
- Humboldt is in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Humboldt, SD?
- About 732 people live in Humboldt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Humboldt?
- Nearby places include Montrose (6.7 mi), Hartford (6.8 mi), Canistota (12 mi), Lyons (12 mi), Colton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023