Why visit Humboldt
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Humboldt Movie Theater, Dodson House, Senter-Rooks House and Bailey Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Humboldt
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Humboldt
Humboldt is a city in Gibson and Madison counties, Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, Humboldt had a population of 7,874. It is the principal city of and is included in the Humboldt, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Jackson–Henderson–Humboldt, Tennessee Metropolitan Area.
From the Wikipedia article Humboldt, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Humboldt Movie Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
1408 West Main Street, Humboldt
Museums and landmarks5
Dodson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Humboldt, United States of America
Senter-Rooks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
House in Humboldt, Tennessee
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes9
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History
The first settlers of what would become Humboldt, began moving into the area in the mid-1850s. The town was a Railroad town. Its history begins with the Crossing of the Mobile & Ohio and the Memphis & Ohio (later L&N) Railroads. This was completed in 1859. The town wasn't chartered until after the Civil War in 1866.
The city is named for German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt.
From the History section of Humboldt, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
First Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
Map of Humboldt
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 28°F | 4.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 4.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 38°F | 5.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 57°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 37°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 30°F | 5.3 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson 4 Ne (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Gibson County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-06-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-12-13: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Jackson 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Alamo 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Bells 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Brownsville 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Henderson 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Dyersburg 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Dresden 33 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Martin 35 mi north, about 57 min by car
- Bolivar 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Union City 42 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Humboldt Tennessee 1901, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at Webb Farm Solar Systems Inc., a minority-owned solar farm, in Humboldt..., USDAgov, Public domain
- SenterHouse, SH5544, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dodson house, SH5544, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS022-E-48253 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-117499 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-157259 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS064-E-10500 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-157258 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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