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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$83,000
71% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.9%
36% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
65
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$83,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$131,773
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
88.9%
Owner-Occupied
11.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$696/mo
1 Bedroom
$700/mo
2 Bedroom
$919/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,182/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,542/mo
Census median rent:
$850/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
88.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $83,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $131,773 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| FMR Studio | $696 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $700 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $919 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,182 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,542 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 65 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |