Humboldt, IA town hall & government
Humboldt spent $8.9 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $1,954 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Humboldt's government.
Who runs Humboldt
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Humboldt's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 38%
- Fees & charges 21%
- Utility sales 14%
- Sales taxes 8%
- From the federal government 7%
- From the state 7%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- From other local governments 2%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Humboldt
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Humboldt Community School District
Humboldt's K–12 school district, shared with Dakota City, Hardy, Renwick and Rutland. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Iowa districts overall: 43% local, 49% state, 8% federal
- Local 47%
- State 47%
- Federal 6%
Of the $12,912 per pupil, $8,260 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Humboldt kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Humboldt pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Humboldt's government
Who represents Humboldt
Humboldt is represented in Congress by Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst and Representative Randy Feenstra. Kim Reynolds is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.