Webster, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Keokuk County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
136
Population
504/sq mi density
$34,423
Median Income
$22,130 per capita
$83,000
Home Value
$131,773 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
287
Violent Crime/100K
1,367 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$34,423 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
287 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Webster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 858 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4385°N, 92.1717°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Keokuk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
Webster has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.2").