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
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
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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