The county of Humboldt is located in Iowa and was founded in January 28, 1857. There are 9,815 residents in Humboldt who have access to courthouses in Dakota City. In general, each county has a full set of courts, from traffic court to superior and appellate court; supreme courts are usually located in the state capital. Iowa is part of the 8th federal circuit court as well.
There are 843 residents in Dakota City, which is 0.8 square miles and 1,125ft above sea level.