Webster County , Iowa

Population: 36,848 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $68,054 Home $138,500 Rent $762/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 36,848 residents, Webster County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Webster County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$68,054
Median Income
household
$138,500
Home Value
median
$762/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $68,054
Per Capita Income $35,172
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Median Home Value $138,500
Median Gross Rent $762/mo
Owner Occupied 70.1%
Renter Occupied 29.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 36,848
Median Age 39.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.5%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

42.2%
Obesity
10.1%
Diabetes
17.1%
Smoking
36.9%
High Blood Pressure
27.6%
No Physical Activity
21.3%
Depression
37.7%
Insufficient Sleep
77.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 60.0  ·  60th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
92.08
🌀 Hurricane
13.06
🔥 Wildfire
19.15
❄️ Winter Storm
79.89
🌍 Earthquake
20.64
☀️ Drought
95.96

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