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Humboldt, Nebraska

city · Richardson County

At a glance

775
Population
$67,500
Median home value (all homes)
78% below U.S. median
$157,469
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$492/mo
Median rent
64% below U.S. median
$41,786
Median household income
47% below U.S. median
21.4 min
Average commute
80.4%
Homes with broadband
92.01%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost23% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college52 mi
High school graduates90.6%
College graduates13%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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