Webb, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

147 Population 294/sq mi density

$70,179 Median Income $34,646 per capita

$64,300 Home Value $183,184 Zillow

$979 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

144 Violent Crime/100K 2,334 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$70,179 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$64,300 home value, $979/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

144 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.2 / 5.0

15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Webb experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 35.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.4°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-9°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,385 ft (422 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	294/sq mi
Coordinates	42.9498°N, 95.0129°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Buena Vista County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 35.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	39.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.7 / 100
Community Resilience	53.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	16 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 179 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 9, 2011	EF4	28 km	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	94 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	98 km	0
Jun 28, 1979	EF4	49 km	3
May 4, 1977	EF4	85 km	0
Jun 8, 1967	EF4	83 km	0
May 5, 1965	EF4	85 km	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF4	64 km	0
Jun 9, 1954	EF4	78 km	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	72 km	0
Jul 14, 2021	EF3	79 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	49 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	70 km	0
Jun 11, 2004	EF3	6 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	89 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF3	70 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	25 km	0
Jun 28, 1979	EF3	70 km	2
Jun 10, 1977	EF3	37 km	0
Sep 21, 1973	EF3	79 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	DEWEYS PASTURE	641	27 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-9°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	22°F (-6°C)	0.7 in
March	33°F (1°C)	1.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.8 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.5 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
November	33°F (1°C)	1.3 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.9 in

Webb has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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