Humboldt, South Dakota

About Humboldt

Humboldt is a tiny community in southeastern South Dakota counting 572 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Humboldt is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 923 residents per square mile.

📰 Humboldt News Today

• Bonnie Struck of Humboldt, South Dakota | 1945 - 2026 | Obituary Kinzley Funeral Home · Jul 23
• Authorities investigating after 19-year-old shot at residence near Humboldt, SD dakotanewsnow.com · May 18
• Obituary | Shirley Drobny of Humboldt, South Dakota Miller Funeral Home · Jan 25
• Authorities investigate shooting near Humboldt Saturday KELOLAND.com · May 18
• No. 3 Iowa State Bests No. 15 South Dakota State, 29-7 Iowa State Athletics · Jan 25

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Humboldt Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Humboldt — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Humboldt

• Bj J's Road House — barbecue

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Humboldt

• West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Humboldt

🏘️ Nearby Communities