The Town FilesHumboldt, Wisconsin
Town in Brown County · population 1,299 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $289,200
- Household income
- $93,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 48.6
Humboldt is a town of 1,299 people in Brown County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $289,200, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 96% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 78% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 77% of Wisconsin towns.
How Humboldt ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Humboldt is worth $289,200, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $93,417, which is more affordable than 55% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $813 a month. 86.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Humboldt | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $813 | $951 |
| Median household income | $93,417 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 86.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Humboldt
| People | Humboldt | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in Humboldt
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 10.1°F. About 30.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 155 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Humboldt since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 22, 1970 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 1, 1956.
Severe weather in Brown County since 1996
Brown County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Brown County
Brown County had 157,834 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,349 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Humboldt itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Humboldt
- Eaton, WI4.5 mi · 1,662 people · home $327,300
- Luxemburg, WI6.6 mi · 2,685 people · home $261,700
- Montpelier, WI6.6 mi · 1,362 people · home $270,300
- Scott, WI6.8 mi · 3,636 people · home $268,800
- Green Bay, WI6.9 mi · 2,197 people · home $374,400
- Bellevue, WI7.0 mi · 15,935 people · home $299,100
- Luxemburg, WI7.7 mi · 1,458 people · home $293,800
- Green Bay, WI8.0 mi · 107,395 people · home $207,200
Humboldt questions
Is Humboldt, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Humboldt scores better for retirees than 63% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 78%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.6).
How much does a house cost in Humboldt?
The median owner-occupied home in Humboldt is valued at $289,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,417, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $813 a month.
What is the weather like in Humboldt?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 10.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.1 inches of precipitation a year and 54.3 inches of snow.
Does Humboldt get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Humboldt since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 22, 1970. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)