Humboldt, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 1,845 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.7%
 
Males: 863  (46.8%)
Females: 982  (53.2%)
Median resident age:

49.0 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 66748.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,636 (it was $30,408 in 2000)
Humboldt:

$42,636
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,385 (it was $17,651 in 2000)

Humboldt city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $101,063 (it was $35,100 in 2000)
Humboldt:

$101,063
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $126,026; detached houses: $131,457; townhouses or other attached units: $230,299; mobile homes: $48,019

Median gross rent in 2022: $546.

March 2022 cost of living index in Humboldt: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.8%
(25.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 52.9% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Humboldt, KS (2022)
    • 1,75290.3%White alone
    • 834.3%Hispanic
    • 472.4%Asian alone
    • 180.9%Two or more races
    • 140.7%Black alone
    • 10.05%American Indian alone

Races in Humboldt detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Humboldt, Kansas as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Humboldt is 341 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Humboldt by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(51.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(56.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(51.2)
1
(50.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(52.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(112.9)
3
(171.3)
3
(170.3)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
4
(204.8)
1
(50.9)
3
(153.3)
3
(153.2)
1
(52.0)
9
(481.0)
5
(280.4)
10
(564.7)
3
(171.3)
2
(113.5)
2
(109.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
16
(819.3)
10
(508.9)
14
(715.4)
5
(255.4)
3
(156.1)
12
(641.4)
22
(1,234)
17
(959.9)
8
(456.9)
4
(227.0)
9
(494.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(51.2)
1
(50.9)
2
(102.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(53.4)
5
(280.4)
2
(112.9)
0
(0.0)
3
(170.3)
1
(54.9)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index102.438.247.520.920.363.691.4126.564.564.731.8

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Crime rate in Humboldt detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 7 (5 officers - 3 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.84
Kansas average:

2.70
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Ancestries: German (35.9%), English (12.2%), European (7.1%), Irish (4.6%), American (3.2%), Italian (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 970 feet

Land area: 1.42 square miles.

Population density: 1,295 people per square mile   (low).

Humboldt, Kansas map

33 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.7%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,208 (2.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,751 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawrence, KS (80.1 miles , pop. 80,098).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (99.7 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (354.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Bassett, KS (2.6 miles),
Iola, KS (2.8 miles ),
Gas, KS (3.0 miles ),
Chanute, KS (3.1 miles ),
Piqua, KS (3.1 miles),
La Harpe, KS (3.2 miles ),
Neosho Falls, KS (3.9 miles),
Earlton, KS (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 37.81 N, Longitude: 95.44 W

Area code: 620

Distribution of median household income in Humboldt, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Humboldt, KS in 2022
Humboldt satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $267,500
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $179,300
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $136,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,500
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $57,300
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $57,300
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $39,600
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $58,300
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $45,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Humboldt, KS residents
Average permit cost in Humboldt, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Kansas:

2.0%
Most common industries in Humboldt, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.6%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10.7%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Humboldt, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.3%)
  • Construction laborers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (7.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)

Average climate in Humboldt, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Humboldt, Kansas environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 71.1. This is about average.

City:

71.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.16. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.16
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.259. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.259
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 28.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.95. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.95
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Humboldt-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.7 miles away from the Humboldt city center killed 3 people and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 2/28/2007, a category F4 tornado 28.7 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Humboldt-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 678% 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 126.3 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 174.0 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 125.4 miles away from Humboldt center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 146.8 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 202.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 172.8 miles away from Humboldt center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allen County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Humboldt topographic map

Main business address for: MONARCH CEMENT CO (CONCRETE GYPSUM PLASTER PRODUCTS).

Hospitals and medical centers in Humboldt:

  • PINECREST NURSING HOME (1020 PINE ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Humboldt:

  • ALLEN COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • ALLEN COUNTY HOSPITAL HHA (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • STERLING HEIGHTS MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • WINDSOR PLACE AT IOLA LLC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • ARKHAVEN AT IOLA (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; IOLA, KS)
  • IOLA NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; IOLA, KS)

Airports located in Humboldt:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Humboldt:

  • Allen County Community College (about 10 miles; Iola, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,089)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 50 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Emporia State University (about 58 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,687)
  • Baker University (about 69 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 72 miles; Miami, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 73 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Butler Community College (about 79 miles; El Dorado, KS; FT enrollment: 6,676)

Public high school in Humboldt:

Public elementary/middle schools in Humboldt:

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Library in Humboldt:

  • HUMBOLDT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $81,268; Location: 916 BRIDGE; 23,426 books; 496 audio materials; 1,130 video materials; 30 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Humboldt: Humboldt Water Works (A), Beachner Grain Elevator Number 8 (B), Humboldt Police Department (C), Humboldt Fire Department (D), Allen County Emergency Medical Services (E), Humboldt Historical Museum (F), Humboldt Public Library (G), Humbolt City Hall (H), Humbolt Senior Center (I), Humboldt Community Center (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Humboldt: MONARCH CEMENT CO (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Humboldt include: Faith Assembly of God Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), First Christian Church (C), Humboldt United Methodist Church (D), Poplar Grove Baptist Church (E), Saint Joseph's Catholic Church (F), Saint Peter's Lutheran Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Humboldt include: Riverside Park (1), Cannon Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Bailey Hotel (824 Bridge Street).

Court: Humboldt-City - City Court (701 Bridge Street).

Birthplace of: Walter Johnson - (1887-1946), Dean Grennell - Journalist, Andrew Honeycutt - Educator, George Sweatt - Baseball player.

Allen County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

HUMBOLDT, CITY OF (Population served: 1,955, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance Meeting conducted (SEP-21-2007), St Public Notif requested (SEP-24-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-24-2007), St Public Notif received (OCT-24-2007), St Compliance achieved (OCT-31-2007)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.6%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.9%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
22 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
42 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Humboldt (2011 data):

  • Community National Bank & Trust: Humboldt Branch at Eighth And Osage Streets, branch established on 1994/12/19. Info updated 2011/01/06: Bank assets: $766.3 mil, Deposits: $636.2 mil, headquarters in Chanute, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancorp, Inc.
  • Emprise Bank: Humboldt Branch at 201 South Ninth Street, branch established on 1996/02/20. Info updated 2011/04/13: Bank assets: $1,461.9 mil, Deposits: $1,282.4 mil, headquarters in Wichita, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 42 total offices, Holding Company: Emprise Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Humboldt:

Marital status in Humboldt, KS
  • Never married: 25.1%
  • Now married: 42.6%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 14.4%
  • Divorced: 16.0%

For population 25 years and over in Humboldt:

  • High school or higher: 92.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.7
Kansas average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Humboldt
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Humboldt, KS (based on Allen County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,25415
Evangelical Protestant2,92626
Catholic1,4402
Other6043
Black Protestant1831
None4,964-
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
Here:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

8.93 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.3%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.3%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Allen County:

14.5%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.0%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Humboldt:

48.5%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Humboldt:

19.8%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.4%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.5%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

57.3%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.6%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Humboldt, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Gas Supply 7$19,340$33,1540$0
Police Protection - Officers 6$21,412$42,8243$3,224
Other Government Administration 4$18,673$56,0192$472
Water Supply 3$10,172$40,6880$0
Sewerage 2$8,213$49,2780$0
Judicial and Legal 1$3,771$45,2522$240
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$429
Firefighters 0$0 12$1,778
Totals for Government 23$81,581$42,56420$6,142

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $514,000 ($278.59)
    Gas Utilities: $504,000 ($273.17)
    Sewerage: $298,000 ($161.52)
    Police Protection: $269,000 ($145.80)
    Regular Highways: $185,000 ($100.27)
    Financial Administration: $134,000 ($72.63)
    Solid Waste Management: $120,000 ($65.04)
    General - Other: $79,000 ($42.82)
    Libraries: $78,000 ($42.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $61,000 ($33.06)
    Local Fire Protection: $40,000 ($21.68)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $28,000 ($15.18)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $13,000 ($7.05)
    Natural Resources - Other: $11,000 ($5.96)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Correctional Institutions: $1,000 ($0.54)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $63,000 ($34.15)
    Water Utilities: $53,000 ($28.73)
    Sewerage: $15,000 ($8.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($4.34)
    Gas Utilities: $5,000 ($2.71)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($1.08)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $993,000 ($538.21)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $140,000 ($75.88)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $503,000 ($272.63)
    Solid Waste Management: $132,000 ($71.54)
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($9.76)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($0.54)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $37,000 ($20.05)
    Fines and Forfeits: $15,000 ($8.13)
    Rents: $3,000 ($1.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $586,000 ($317.62)
    Gas Utilities: $508,000 ($275.34)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $50,000 ($27.10)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.54)
  • Tax - Property: $682,000 ($369.65)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $298,000 ($161.52)
    Other License: $131,000 ($71.00)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,495,000 ($1894.31)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,492,000 ($1892.68)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $229,000 ($124.12)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $226,000 ($122.49)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $131,000 ($71.00)
    Beginning: $77,000 ($41.73)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $461,000 ($249.86)

Businesses in Humboldt, KS

  • Pizza Hut: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Humboldt:

  • KKOY (1460 AM; 1 kW; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KALN (1370 AM; 0 kW; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Humboldt:

  • KIKS-FM (101.5 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KINZ (95.3 FM; HUMBOLDT, KS; Owner: SUTCLIFFE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KKOY-FM (105.5 FM; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K217CI (91.3 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KBJQ (88.3 FM; BRONSON, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

Humboldt fatal accident list:

Mar 17, 2011 02:05 PM, Delaware, Us-169, Lat: 37.791269, Lon: -95.404158, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 3, 2010 08:19 PM, Hawaii, 300, Lat: 37.820431, Lon: -95.510158, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 17, 1980 07:55 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 30Number of bridges
  • 361ft / 110mTotal length
  • $2,155,000Total costs
  • 56,715Total average daily traffic
  • 14,552Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Humboldt, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 31930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 161980-1989
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Humboldt, KS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Humboldt)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 46 M S Of Bridge St And 122 M W 2ndst (Lat: 37.810583 Lon: -95.447750), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPKJ730,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.975 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/1997, Expiration Date: 03/14/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/19/2002, Certifier: Larry J Manion, Registrant: Chanute Communications, Po Box 206, Chanute, KS 66720, Fax: (316) 431-0707

  • 701 Bridge St (Lat: 37.811694 Lon: -95.439417), Call Sign: KSO956, Licensee ID: L00073331,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.1000 MHz, 39.4600 MHz, 39.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 11/12/1996, Expiration Date: 01/10/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: City Of Humboldt, 701 Bridge St, Humboldt, KS 66748, Phone: (316) 473-3232

  • HAWAII ROAD PLANT, Lat: 37.821667 Lon: -95.428611, Call Sign: WQUG891,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.362 MHz, 451.612 MHz, Grant Date: 07/03/2014, Expiration Date: 07/03/2024, Certifier: Sean Leroy, Registrant: Forest Industries Telecommunications, 1565 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97401, Phone: (541) 485-8441, Fax: (541) 485-7556, Email:

  • L1, Lat: 37.811000 Lon: -95.437139, Call Sign: WRFG575,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.112 MHz, 458.112 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/2020, Expiration Date: 02/26/2030, Certifier: James J Depriest, Registrant: Comm-Tronix, 1735 Mccormick, Wichita, KS 67213, Phone: (316) 263-5958, Fax: (316) 462-0555, Email:

  • 912 Industrial Road (Lat: 37.824167 Lon: -95.435556), Type: Tank, Structure height: 41.5 m, Overall height: 45.2 m, Call Sign: WSAX664,
    Assigned Frequencies: 9200.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2024, Expiration Date: 02/21/2034, Certifier: Tara Goode, Registrant: Climavision Operating, LLC, 552 East Market Street (Suite 201), Louisville, KY 40202, Phone: (859) 473-4433, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Humboldt)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • 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: 123LG, N123LG, N-123LG, Serial Number: 17263957, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 09/20/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 01/30/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Garry E Daniels, 1700 Arizona Rd, Humboldt, KS 66748
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2293P, N2293P, N-2293P, Serial Number: 23-905, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 02/11/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 09/30/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Derrik T Mccall, 711 Pine St, Humboldt, KS 66748
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE CORP PEGASUS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI-99 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 65374, N65374, N-65374, Serial Number: A352PEG, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 07/03/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 04/25/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Richard C Works, 720 600th St, Humboldt, KS 66748
  • Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 951KC, N951KC, N-951KC, Serial Number: 2526, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 05/10/1995, Certificate Issue Date: 01/23/2013
    Registrant (LLC): Humboldt Helicopters LLC, 1689 California Rd, Humboldt, KS 66748

Most common first names in Humboldt, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3479.4 years
Mary3182.9 years
James2879.9 years
William2777.3 years
Charles2078.5 years
George1976.7 years
Robert1774.2 years
Ruth1781.7 years
Arthur1683.0 years
Dorothy1380.6 years
Most common last names in Humboldt, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1575.3 years
Kaufman1279.5 years
Smith1169.5 years
Lassman1175.2 years
Mueller1078.3 years
Barnett975.7 years
Clements870.4 years
Rinehart876.9 years
Baker887.0 years
Miller879.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Humboldt, KS
  • 74.0%Utility gas
  • 23.0%Electricity
  • 2.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Humboldt, KS
  • 45.0%Utility gas
  • 42.3%Electricity
  • 12.7%Other fuel


Humboldt compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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  • Joseph W. Works (2)
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