Humboldt County, IA Eviction Risk
14 cities · 8,641 residents · Avg 3.1/10 (Low) · Updated3.1Avg score
4.2Highest city
2.2Lowest city
23.7%Rent burden
$825Median rent
R+44.62020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Humboldt County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lu Verne, IA | 318 | $883 | 22.5% | 4.2 |
| 2 | Livermore, IA | 416 | $845 | 35.0% | 4.0 |
| 3 | Humboldt, IA | 4,771 | $740 | 20.5% | 3.4 |
| 4 | Thor, IA | 257 | $1,075 | 14.4% | 3.4 |
| 5 | Badger, IA | 433 | $750 | 27.5% | 3.3 |
| 6 | Rutland, IA | 120 | $775 | 27.5% | 3.2 |
| 7 | Bode, IA | 379 | $647 | 24.2% | 3.1 |
| 8 | Renwick, IA | 229 | $746 | 19.2% | 3.1 |
| 9 | Bradgate, IA | 104 | — | — | 3.0 |
| 10 | Ottosen, IA | 31 | — | — | 3.0 |
| 11 | Dakota City, IA | 752 | $965 | 18.9% | 2.7 |
| 12 | Gilmore City, IA | 748 | — | 27.4% | 2.6 |
| 13 | St. Joseph, IA | 73 | — | — | 2.6 |
| 14 | Hardy, IA | 10 | — | — | 2.2 |
About Humboldt County
Humboldt County spans 14 cities serving approximately 8,641 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.1/10. The county voted Republican by 44.6 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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