Humboldt County, IA Public Records

District Court
PO Box 100
Dakota City, IA 50529 https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-court
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-4:30PM M-F CST
P: 515-332-1806
F: 515-332-7100
Couriers: 203 Main St
Dakota City, IA 50529
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed, dissolution of marriage, mental health, domestic abuse or deferred records released
Judicial Magistrates, part of the District Court, have jurisdiction over simple misdemeanors, including scheduled violations, county and municipal infractions, and small claims.

Humboldt County, IA Vital Records

Contact the Humboldt County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Humboldt County
County Recorder
203 Main St
Dakota City, IA 50529 http://www.humboldtcountyia.org/offic
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 515-332-3693
Fax: 515-332-3694
Recorded Documents

Humboldt County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Humboldt County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 434.41 sq mi
Population (2009): 9,473
  • Females: 50.1%
  • White: 98.1%
  • Black/African American: 0.8%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 95.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -908
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 86.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 15.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.38
Housing Units (2000): 4,645
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76%
Migration Flow to Humboldt County, IA from (2007-2008):

Humboldt County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $213,348
  • Construction: $10,527
  • Retail Trade: $11,917
  • Professional and Technical Services: $4,812
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $5,778
  • Retail Trade: $11,917
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $2,987
  • Manufacturing: $51,196
  • Farms: $39,460
  • Government: $30,121
Employed (2000): 4,913
Unemployed (2000): 177
Unemployment Rate (2009): 5.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $34,887
Local Government Employment (2007): 666
Local Government Revenue (2007): $32,199 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $11,590 (thou. dol.)

Humboldt County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 107
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.1
Deaths (2007): 118
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Humboldt County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 3
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 2
Property Crimes (2008): 59
  • Burglary: 13
  • Larceny-Theft: 39
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 7

Humboldt County Genealogy Records