Webster County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
36,848 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,054 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$138,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$537 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$615 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fort Dodge Urban Area
5
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fort Dodge Urban Area
6
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 17
Feb 1 6 22
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 3 1 47
May 5 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 4, IA State House District 8, IA
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Schools

Butler Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Riverside ELC
4 miles, N
Harvest Baptist School
5 miles, N • 1 star
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Colleges

Iowa Central Community College
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
Iowa State University
39 miles, S • 3.2 star
PCI Academy-Ames
42 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Trinity Regional Medical Center
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
Van Diest Medical Center
18 miles, E • 4.1 star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
30 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
68 miles, S • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
91 miles, E • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W • 2.8 star
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