Humboldt Kansas Map

About Humboldt, Kansas

Humboldt is a locality in Allen County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,793. The population density is 494.6 people per km². Humboldt is located at 37.8106°N, 95.4369°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66748.

Humboldt, Kansas, lies cradled in a landscape of rolling plains that gently surrender to the broader sweep of the prairie. It lies 71.3 miles north-west of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 315°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Chanute. The land here, a tapestry of cultivated fields and scattered woodlands, hums with the quiet industry of the earth. Creeks, like the Neosho River a short distance away, trace serpentine paths through the terrain, their banks softened by native grasses and the occasional stand of cottonwood trees that reach skyward. The air itself carries a clean, open scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and distant, unseen blossoms, particularly potent in the hushed hours before dawn when the sky begins to lighten with a pearlescent glow. The character of Humboldt is deeply intertwined with its agricultural roots, an enduring legacy evident in the broad fields of grain that define its horizon. Founded in an era of westward expansion, its early economy was shaped by the fertile soil and the promise of sustenance. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the town also bears the marks of its past industrial endeavors, a quiet testament to the resilience of its people. The rhythm of life in Humboldt is unhurried, a steady beat that allows for neighborly conversation on sun-drenched porches and the simple pleasure of watching the clouds drift across the vast, unbroken expanse of the sky.

About This Humboldt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Humboldt, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.810596, -95.436926. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Humboldt and Allen County.

Detailed location data for Humboldt includes the ZIP code (66748), telephone area code (913), county seat of Allen County (Iola), and school district assignment (Humboldt Unified School District 258). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Humboldt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.