Webster County Summary

Life in Webster County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Webster County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Webster County:

  • The population in Webster County is 36,986.

  • The median home value in Webster County is $133,691.

  • The median income in Webster County is $65,335.

  • The median rent in Webster County is $747.

  • The unemployment rate in Webster County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Webster County is 12.2%.

  • The average high in Webster County is 67.8° and there are 84.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Webster County

List Of Cities & Towns in Webster County

Fort Dodge, IA Population 24,850

Gowrie, IA Population 854

Dayton, IA Population 824

Stratford, IA Population 822

Coalville, IA Population 580

Badger, IA Population 519

Farnhamville, IA Population 448

Lehigh, IA Population 423

Otho, IA Population 421

Callender, IA Population 396

Duncombe, IA Population 362

Barnum, IA Population 304

Harcourt, IA Population 197

Moorland, IA Population 186

Clare, IA Population 163

Vincent, IA Population 119

Map Of Webster County

Webster County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Webster County is 67.8°.

  • There are 72.86 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 84.4 inches of rain each year with 11.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:07 hours of sun each day in Webster County.

StatWebster County
Mean High67.8
Nice Days72.86
Rainfall84.4
Snowfall11.0
Sunny_hours5:07
67.8°
Average High
84.4
Inches of Rain

Webster County Photos

Fort Dodge Iowa
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Whittaker (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Ft Dodge Ghost Sign
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Whittaker (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Hawkeye Theatre
Source: Wikipedia User ShoopsPedia | GFDL
Fort Dodgec Established In    History Of Iowa
Source: Public Domain
Oleson Park Music Pavilion
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Whittaker (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Wahkonsa Hotel
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Whittaker (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0

Webster County Demographics

Population over time in Webster County

The current population in Webster County is 36,986. The population has increased 1.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 37,114 2.1%
2021 36,348 -0.5%
2020 36,545 -

Gender in Webster County

  • Webster County is 47.6% female with 17,619 female residents.

  • Webster County is 52.4% male with 19,367 male residents.

Female
47.6% (17,619)
Male
52.4% (19,367)
Gender Webster County IA USA
Female 47.6% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 52.4% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Webster County

Webster County is:

  • 85.1% White with 31,464 White residents.

  • 3.4% African American with 1,256 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 95 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 430 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 107 Other residents.

  • 4.0% Two Or More with 1,461 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.9% Hispanic with 2,173 Hispanic residents.

White
85.1% (31,464)
African American
3.4% (1,256)
American Indian
0.3% (95)
Asian
1.2% (430)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (107)
Two Or More
4.0% (1,461)
Hispanic
5.9% (2,173)

Table: Webster County By Race

Race Webster County IA USA
White 85.1% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 3.4% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.0% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.9% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Webster County, Iowa

  • 5.7% of households in Webster County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Webster County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Webster County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Webster County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Webster County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Webster County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Webster County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Webster County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Webster County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Webster County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (2,095)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (1,310)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.5% (3,505)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (3,467)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.6% (4,303)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (6,800)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.0% (5,924)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.5% (5,722)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (2,212)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (1,642)
Income Webster County IA USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.5% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.0% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.5% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Webster County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Webster County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Webster County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Webster County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Webster County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Webster County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Webster County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Webster County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Webster County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Webster County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (739)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,219)
High School / GED
34% (12,575)
Some College
24% (8,876)
Associate's Degree
13% (4,808)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (5,547)
Master's Degree
4% (1,479)
Professional Degree
1% (369)
Doctorate Degree
1% (369)
Education Webster County IA USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 34% 31% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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