About Humboldt

Built at the intersection of 2 railroads, Humboldt was originally built to serve a growing transportation industry. The Humboldt Municipal Airport was simultaneously built to serve that purpose, although it is now only used by general aviation. The area’s largest employer is Procter and Gamble Defense Corporation that runs the Milan Arsenal, a few miles east of Humboldt. A large portion of residents of a Humboldt house or apartment for rent find that working locally is must more convenient than driving an hour and a half to Memphis, 97 miles away. The 9,000-person town’s motto is “where you’ll find small town pleasures with large town amenities,” referring to the area’s convenient resources while experiencing the intimacy of a small-town environment.

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, 12 miles away in Jackson, is the closest commercial airport. Despite the town’s small size, residents of an apartment or home rental in Humboldt receive a daily local newspaper, The Courier-Chronicle. Every spring, Humboldt sponsors the famous Strawberry Festival that draws thousands of guests and visitors annually. Just outside of Humboldt is Davy Crockett Lake and Humboldt Fish Hatchery, popular day trip destinations. Closer to home, Bailey Park and 4 other city-operated parks comprise the mainstay of Humboldt’s recreational facilities. Humboldt Golf & Country Club offers a full 18 holes and is equally popular. The Humboldt City School District serves the area’s K-12 educational needs with 3 elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.

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