Webster County, IA

Living in Webster County

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 50
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 62
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Schools 87
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Residents

37k Population -1.7k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate34%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$6.7k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
18  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$99k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$526 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Webster County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Webster County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 6
Feb 22 1 6
Mar 34 2 5
Apr 47 4 2
May 59 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 2 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 21 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Webster County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding36
Tornado20
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Webster County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Webster County, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Webster County, IA

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Iowa State University
39 miles, SE
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Grand View University
63 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Webster County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Webster County, IA

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Eppley Airfield
118 miles, SW