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Humboldt, SD

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Population
569
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,700 ft
Median Home Value
$227,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$745/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$95,469
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Humboldt

Located about 20 miles west of Sioux Falls right off Interstate 90, Humboldt offers a quiet small-town setting within an easy 20-minute drive of the city. With around 600 residents, it is a peaceful community surrounded by open farmland. People living here enjoy a relaxed pace while staying conveniently close to the shopping, healthcare, and job opportunities of the larger metro.

Water recreation sits right down the road, with Beaver Lake a mile east and Lost Lake just north for weekend fishing and boating. In town, you will find quiet residential streets, a tight-knit neighborhood feel, and essential local businesses. It makes a practical option for commuters and families looking for extra elbow room and a friendly South Dakota community.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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