COUNTY REPORT IA

Humboldt County, Iowa

11 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored
11
ZIP Codes
$112K
Median Home Value
$1,336
Avg Remediation (119% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Humboldt County, Iowa

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,415, driven primarily by flood

86.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.4% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1945
Median Build Year
86.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
62/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,415

Flood $1,400/yr
Water / Lead $459/yr
Water Infrastructure $436/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

4,832 housing units in Humboldt County

Pre-1940 33%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 10%
2000+ 10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Humboldt County

$112K
Median Home Value
$1,336
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Humboldt County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Humboldt County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Humboldt County

2 community water systems serving Humboldt County.

All ZIP Codes in Humboldt County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Humboldt County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 50519 Bode $114K
2 50520 Bradgate $47K
3 50529 Dakota City 0 $119K
4 50541 Gilmore City $98K
5 50545 Hardy
6 50548 Humboldt 0 $178K
7 50558 Livermore $110K
8 50570 Ottosen $114K
9 50577 Renwick $101K
10 50582 Rutland $70K
11 50591 Thor $170K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Humboldt County

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Overview

Humboldt County in Iowa covers 11 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Humboldt County?
Humboldt County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Humboldt County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Humboldt County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,415 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Humboldt County?
The median home build year in Humboldt County is 1945. 86.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Humboldt County, Iowa Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/humboldt/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-iowa-humboldt,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Humboldt County, Iowa Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/iowa/humboldt/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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