Humboldt, Nebraska

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Population in 2021: 788 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.3%
 
Males: 451  (57.3%)
Females: 337  (42.7%)
Median resident age:

50.4 years
Nebraska median age:

37.2 years

Zip codes: 68376.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $51,634 (it was $27,672 in 2000)
Humboldt:

$51,634
NE:

$66,817

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $27,851 (it was $16,968 in 2000)

Humboldt city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $57,198 (it was $27,400 in 2000)
Humboldt:

$57,198
NE:

$204,900

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $65,687; detached houses: $65,963

Median gross rent in 2021: $528.

March 2022 cost of living index in Humboldt: 72.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 15.8%
(17.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Humboldt, NE (2021)
    • 78985.9%White alone
    • 10311.2%Hispanic
    • 232.5%Two or more races

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According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Humboldt, Nebraska as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Humboldt is 293 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (43.3%), American (9.7%), Irish (6.5%), English (4.1%), Polish (4.1%), European (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/3/1873

Elevation: 1012 feet

Land area: 1.34 square miles.

Population density: 589 people per square mile   (low).

Humboldt, Nebraska map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Nebraska:

7.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $899 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $879 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (58.8 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (446.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dawson, NE (2.6 miles ),
Table Rock, NE (2.8 miles ),
Stella, NE (3.2 miles ),
Du Bois, NE (3.3 miles),
Pawnee City, NE (3.4 miles ),
Verdon, NE (3.5 miles ),
Elk Creek, NE (3.6 miles),
Salem, NE (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 40.17 N, Longitude: 95.95 W

Area code: 402

Distribution of median household income in Humboldt, NE in 2021
Distribution of house value in Humboldt, NE in 2021
Humboldt satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $70,600
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $70,600
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $70,600
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $65,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Humboldt, NE residents
Average permit cost in Humboldt, NE
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

1.5%
Nebraska:

2.0%
Most common industries in Humboldt, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.5%)
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
  • Machinery (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.7%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Food (5.2%)
  • Machinery (4.6%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.1%)
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
  • Social assistance (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Humboldt, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Child care workers (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (8.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.6%)

Average climate in Humboldt, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Humboldt, Nebraska average temperatures Humboldt, Nebraska average precipitation Humboldt, Nebraska humidity Humboldt, Nebraska wind speed Humboldt, Nebraska snowfall Humboldt, Nebraska sunshine Humboldt, Nebraska clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Humboldt-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.3 miles away from the Humboldt city center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 40.0 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Humboldt-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 407% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 264.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 323.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 219.6 miles away from Humboldt center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 196.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 295.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 183.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Richardson County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Humboldt topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Humboldt:

  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (provides emergency services, 1128 GRAND AVENUE RT 2 BOX 34C)
  • COLONIAL ACRES NURSING HOME (1043 10TH STREET)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Humboldt:

  • Highland Community College (about 42 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 58 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 58 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 60 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 61 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 68 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Bellevue University (about 69 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)

Public high school in Humboldt:

  • HTRS HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 810 CENTRAL AVE, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Humboldt:

  • HTRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 810 CENTRAL AVE, Grades: PK-3)

Library in Humboldt:

  • BRUUN MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $40,916; Location: 730 3RD STREET; 12,141 books; 975 audio materials; 658 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 20 state licensed databases; 17 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Humboldt: Humboldt (A), Wilhelm Grain Incorporated Elevator (B), Humboldt Grain and Flour Company Elevator (C), Humboldt Lake Park Campground (D), Humboldt Police Department (E), Humboldt Volunteer Fire Department (F), Bruun Memorial Library (G), Humboldt Rescue (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Humboldt include: Christian Church (A), Faith Lutheran Church (B), United Methodist Church (C), First Presbyterian Church (D), Humboldt Bible Church (E), Saint James Lutheran Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Humboldt Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Humboldt include: Humboldt Lake Park (1), Lions Club Fountain (2), Town Square Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Richardson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Humboldt and their reported violations in the past:

HUMBOLDT, CITY OF (Population served: 941, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-03-1998), St Public Notif requested (OCT-18-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-18-2013), St Public Notif received (NOV-01-2013)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-03-1998), St Public Notif requested (JUL-22-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-22-2013), St Public Notif received (AUG-05-2013)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-03-1998), St Public Notif requested (APR-12-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-12-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-03-2013)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-03-1998), St Public Notif requested (JAN-28-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-28-2013), St Public Notif received (FEB-04-2013)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-03-1998), St Public Notif requested (OCT-23-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-23-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-19-2012)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-03-1998), St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-16-2012), St Public Notif received (SEP-21-2012)
  • 29 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
RICHARDSON CO RWD 1 (Population served: 810, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-26-1997)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-26-1997)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-26-1997)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-26-1997)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-26-1997)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-02-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-02-2010), St Public Notif received (AUG-12-2010)
  • 25 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
DAWSON, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 209, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-19-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-19-2014), St Public Notif received (MAY-29-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-24-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-24-2009), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-25-2009), St Public Notif received (SEP-14-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-05-2010)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-23-2009), St Public Notif received (2 times from AUG-03-2009 to AUG-03-2009), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-25-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-05-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-23-2009), St Public Notif received (2 times from AUG-03-2009 to AUG-03-2009), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-25-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-05-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-02-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-02-2008), St Public Notif received (DEC-10-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-25-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-05-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-18-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-18-2006), St Public Notif received (SEP-29-2006)
  • 2 other older health violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.3%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
51 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
46 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Humboldt (2011 data):

  • American National Bank: Humboldt Branch at 707 4th Street, branch established on 1915/02/01. Info updated 2012/02/13: Bank assets: $1,928.1 mil, Deposits: $1,460.0 mil, headquarters in Omaha, NE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 34 total offices, Holding Company: American National Corporation
  • Great Western Bank: 314 East Square Branch at 314 East Square, branch established on 1907/01/01. Info updated 2010/06/08: Bank assets: $8,458.0 mil, Deposits: $6,362.5 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited
  • State Bank of Table Rock: Humboldt Branch at 300 North Nemaha Street, branch established on 1996/09/16. Info updated 2011/07/07: Bank assets: $50.4 mil, Deposits: $37.3 mil, headquarters in Table Rock, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Duroc Investment Company

For population 15 years and over in Humboldt:

Marital status in Humboldt, NE
  • Never married: 29.5%
  • Now married: 39.1%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 8.7%
  • Divorced: 20.0%

For population 25 years and over in Humboldt:

  • High school or higher: 90.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Nebraska average:

11.6

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Humboldt
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Humboldt, NE (based on Richardson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,31219
Catholic1,6605
Evangelical Protestant1,32211
Other21
None3,067-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Richardson County:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Richardson County:

10.79 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Richardson County:

8.8%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Richardson County:

30.9%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

19.6%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

53.3%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Humboldt:

49.7%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Humboldt:

28.8
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.8%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.8%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Humboldt:

6.9
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Humboldt:

37.2%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

57.1%
State:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Humboldt:

75.6%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Humboldt, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 3$8,562$34,2480$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,193$50,3166$1,023
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$2,568
Financial Administration 0$0 1$5,165
Local Libraries 0$0 3$5,752
Totals for Government 4$12,755$38,26511$14,508

Humboldt government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Police Protection: $256,000 ($324.87)
    Local Fire Protection: $164,000 ($208.12)
    Regular Highways: $70,000 ($88.83)
    Parks and Recreation: $38,000 ($48.22)
    Housing and Community Development: $32,000 ($40.61)
    Water Utilities: $15,000 ($19.04)
    Libraries: $13,000 ($16.50)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($10.15)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($7.61)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($6.35)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($1.27)
    Public Welfare - Other: $1,000 ($1.27)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($1.27)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $182,000 ($230.96)
    Financial Administration: $140,000 ($177.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $109,000 ($138.32)
    Water Utilities: $90,000 ($114.21)
    Regular Highways: $80,000 ($101.52)
    Sewerage: $70,000 ($88.83)
    Police Protection: $53,000 ($67.26)
    Libraries: $36,000 ($45.69)
    Local Fire Protection: $34,000 ($43.15)
    General Public Buildings: $28,000 ($35.53)
    Public Welfare - Other: $9,000 ($11.42)
    Health - Other: $6,000 ($7.61)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $18,000 ($22.84)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $19,000 ($24.11)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($7.61)
    Libraries: $6,000 ($7.61)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($6.35)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($5.08)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($5.08)
    General Public Building: $1,000 ($1.27)
    Public Welfare - Other: $1,000 ($1.27)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($1.27)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $393,000 ($498.73)

Humboldt government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $273,000 ($346.45)
    Sewerage: $117,000 ($148.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($30.46)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $100,000 ($126.90)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $106,000 ($134.52)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($7.61)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $135,000 ($171.32)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $109,000 ($138.32)
    General Local Government Support: $107,000 ($135.79)
    Other: $10,000 ($12.69)
  • Tax - Property: $143,000 ($181.47)

Humboldt government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $470,000 ($596.45)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $450,000 ($571.07)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $178,000 ($225.89)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $158,000 ($200.51)

Humboldt government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $281,000 ($356.60)

Strongest AM radio stations in Humboldt:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Humboldt:

  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)
  • KNCY-FM (103.1 FM; AUBURN, NE; Owner: RADIO 2000 NE, INC.)
  • KMZA (92.1 FM; SENECA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Humboldt:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)

Humboldt fatal accident list:

Jun 2, 1998 03:01 PM, Sr-105, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 6, 1993 06:10 PM, Longbranch, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 16, 1991 08:15 AM, 4, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 3, 1987 11:57 AM, 105, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 1, 1983 08:10 PM, 4th Street, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 269ft / 81.8mTotal length
  • 8,070Total average daily traffic
  • 654Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,977Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Humboldt, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 71930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Humboldt, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

50 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Humboldt)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Se Corner Of Park Square (Lat: 40.163056 Lon: -95.945833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: KAB979,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.520 MHz, Grant Date: 12/02/2022, Expiration Date: 02/12/2033, Registrant: Richardson County Emergency Management Agency, 1700 Stone Street #015, Falls City, NE 68355, Phone: (402) 245-2446, Fax: (402) 245-5578, Email:
  • 404 Nemaha (Lat: 40.164722 Lon: -95.943611), Call Sign: WYC792, Licensee ID: L00052490,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.930 MHz, Grant Date: 10/01/2013, Expiration Date: 11/18/2023, Registrant: Joseph Slama Jr, 71490 638th Ave, Humboldt, NE 68376, Phone: (402) 245-5297
  • 2 1/2 Mi N & 1/2 Mi E (Lat: 40.214722 Lon: -95.955000), Call Sign: WYJ812,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.490 MHz, Grant Date: 12/14/2013, Expiration Date: 01/24/2024, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, Rr3, Box 9, Seneca, KS 66538, Phone: (785) 336-3579, Fax: (785) 336-3400, Email:
  • 6.4km N E Side (Lat: 40.230556 Lon: -95.951944), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPKN843,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.675 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/1997, Expiration Date: 05/19/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/22/2002, Certifier: Mildred Van Deventer, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, Rr3 Box 9 E Hwy 36, Seneca, KS 66538, Fax: (913) 336-3400
  • MP134.7 TOR, Bnsf Ls3000 Mp134.7 Tor (Lat: 40.147139 Lon: -95.905722), Type: Tank, Structure height: 0.9 m, Overall height: 5.8 m, Call Sign: WQOX564,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2022, Expiration Date: 02/24/2032, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:
  • HUMBOLDT, NE, Lat: 40.197222 Lon: -95.947778, Call Sign: WRHY758,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.512 MHz, 467.287 MHz, Grant Date: 07/16/2020, Expiration Date: 07/16/2030, Certifier: Robert Mendenhall, Registrant: Aclara, 30400 Solon Rd, Solon, OH 44139, Phone: (440) 528-7200, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB0MDH, Grant Date: 03/29/1994, Expiration Date: 03/29/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/30/2006, Registrant: James T Lewis, 1159 Linclon St, Humboldt, NE 68376
  • Call Sign: KE6CE, Licensee ID: L01710075, Grant Date: 10/10/2006, Expiration Date: 01/06/2017, Cancellation Date: 05/15/2012, Certifier: Gary J Johns Sr Sr, Registrant: Gary J Johns Sr Sr, Humboldt, NE 68376
  • Call Sign: KC0SVJ, Licensee ID: L00896228, Grant Date: 06/11/2014, Expiration Date: 07/23/2024, Certifier: Lisa H Hooley, Registrant: Lisa H Hooley, 202 Park Ave, Humboldt, NE 68376
  • Call Sign: KC0YBF, Licensee ID: L01167901, Grant Date: 05/12/2016, Expiration Date: 06/28/2026, Certifier: Rex C Kappel, Registrant: Rex C Kappel, 412 7th St, Humboldt, NE 68376
  • Call Sign: AD0AG, Previous Call Sign: KE6CE, Licensee ID: L01710075, Grant Date: 10/10/2006, Expiration Date: 01/06/2017, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2019, Certifier: Gary J Johns Sr, Registrant: Gary J Johns Sr Sr, Humboldt, NE 68376
  • Call Sign: KF0IWI, Licensee ID: L02548281, Grant Date: 04/15/2022, Expiration Date: 04/15/2032, Certifier: Remington A Snoke, Registrant: Remington A Snoke, 71626 631 Blvd, Humboldt, NE 68376

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 20136, N20136, N-20136, Serial Number: 17261038, Year manufactured: 1972, Certificate Issue Date: 06/22/2006
    Registrant (Corporation): Crate Inc, 71263 637 Ave, Humboldt, NE 68376
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4465J, N4465J, N-4465J, Serial Number: 28-22880, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 03/17/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 05/04/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Roy G Dietrick, 71876 633 Ave, Humboldt, NE 68376

Most common first names in Humboldt, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2776.2 years
William2480.2 years
Charles2081.9 years
Mary1984.5 years
Robert1473.0 years
Clarence1380.4 years
Nellie1291.9 years
Earl1181.8 years
Margaret1083.6 years
Ruth1081.6 years
Most common last names in Humboldt, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Stalder2283.1 years
Hunzeker1379.3 years
Rist1381.6 years
Blecha1184.2 years
Glathar1078.7 years
Volker982.0 years
Fergus878.3 years
Smith879.8 years
Fankhauser782.7 years
Powell778.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Humboldt, NE
  • 81.1%Utility gas
  • 17.8%Electricity
  • 1.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Humboldt, NE
  • 52.4%Utility gas
  • 42.1%Electricity
  • 4.0%Wood
  • 1.6%No fuel used


Humboldt compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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