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Humboldt County, Nevada

FIPS 32013

Juniper

Humboldt County is in the 83th percentile nationally for median income. It also sits in the highest 17% nationally for home price growth over the past year. And it sits in the highest 25% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$315,884

Higher than 75% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

51%

Lower than 57% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

40.8

Lower than 59% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Humboldt County.

The basics

Total Population

17,289

Median Age

37.7

Population Density

1.79

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,372

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.49%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.43×

Higher than 67% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$81,073

Higher than 83% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$994

Higher than 69% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

7.6%

Higher than 83% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

39%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

5.3%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

60.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

175.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

10.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.8

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

40.8

Lower than 59% of U.S. counties

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Humboldt County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Humboldt County?
The estimated median home value in Humboldt County today is $315,884, higher than 75% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Humboldt County?
The median annual property tax in Humboldt County is $1,372, an effective rate of 0.49% of home value.
Is Humboldt County expensive to live in?
Homes in Humboldt County cost about 3.43× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Humboldt County?
The median gross rent in Humboldt County is $994 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Humboldt County?
Home prices in Humboldt County have moved 51% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County has a population of 17,289, about 1.79 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 37.7.
What is the weather like in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 88.6°F, winter lows around 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.8 inches of snow a year.
Is Humboldt County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Humboldt County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.8 (lower than 59% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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