Webster County, Iowa
Among the top 8% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
- top 4% for cost of living
- top 6% for walkability
- bottom 10% for property crime
Webster County is a county in Iowa with about 37,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, walkability, and commute time. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitewebstercountyia.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 5.3 in1.1 in
humid 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 96% of US counties
Home Value$130k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$747better than 68% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.50%better than 14% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.29%better than 22% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 79% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.0 in38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.3 inbetter than 21% of US counties
Sunny Days220 daysbetter than 32% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 60% of US counties
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 80% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.0better than 39% of US counties
School Quality57.2better than 55% of US counties
Violent Crime1734/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Property Crime2261/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Community
Population36,98660th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1088th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2535th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.1%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.4%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.9%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 88% of US counties
Walkability10.5/20better than 94% of US counties
Airport Distance117 mibetter than 39% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.2%better than 43% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.43better than 50% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 63% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Webster County an affordable place to live?
- Webster County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 96% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Webster County?
- The median home value in Webster County is $130k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Webster County?
- Median household income in Webster County is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Webster County?
- Median gross rent in Webster County is $747 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Webster County safe?
- Webster County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1734/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 2261/100k.
- What is the weather like in Webster County?
- Webster County averages 73°F in July and 19°F in January, with 38.0 in of annual precipitation and about 220 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Webster County?
- Public-school quality in Webster County is about average, scoring better than 55% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Webster County?
- The average one-way commute in Webster County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)