Iowa
Webster is a small town in Iowa with a population of 136. Residents earn $34,423 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Webster receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Webster offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Webster is $34,423, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Webster is $83,000, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Webster experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,423 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,130 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,794 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 316 |
| County GDP | $443M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,438 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.94% |
| Commute Time | 35.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $83,000 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $130,177 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |
| Studio | $696 |
| 1 Bedroom | $700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $919 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,182 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,542 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,438 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.94% |
| Obesity | 42.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,349/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.4 inches |
| 2% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 858 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4385°N, 92.1717°W |
| County FIPS | 19107 |
Winner: Republican by 51.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.82 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 504/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 54.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 35.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |