Webster, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 95 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.6%
 
Males: 45  (48.3%)
Females: 50  (51.7%)
Median resident age:

28.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52355

Estimated median household income in 2022: $31,539 (it was $38,958 in 2000)
Webster:

$31,539
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,468 (it was $18,519 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $77,690 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Webster:

$77,690
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $77,619; detached houses: $78,032

Median gross rent in 2022: $828.

March 2022 cost of living index in Webster: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.9%

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  • Races in Webster, IA (2022)
    • 10773.8%White alone
    • 3826.2%Hispanic



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Webster, Iowa as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Webster is 129 to 1.


Crime rates in Webster by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(26.1)
4
(49.6)
3
(37.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.8)
4
(51.0)
5
(64.7)
3
(38.6)
2
(25.9)
3
(38.7)
4
(52.1)
2
(26.2)
4
(52.6)
8
(104.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
3
(39.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(24.7)
3
(37.4)
1
(12.8)
1
(12.8)
3
(38.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.9)
1
(13.0)
1
(13.1)
3
(39.4)
1
(13.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
32
(417.1)
28
(347.0)
21
(258.9)
28
(348.6)
26
(332.1)
19
(242.5)
21
(271.8)
21
(270.3)
13
(168.7)
41
(529.0)
31
(403.4)
37
(484.9)
15
(197.2)
10
(130.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
55
(716.9)
71
(879.8)
37
(456.1)
39
(485.6)
40
(510.9)
34
(433.9)
38
(491.9)
19
(244.6)
30
(389.2)
23
(296.7)
23
(299.3)
65
(851.9)
16
(210.3)
16
(208.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
167
(2,177)
181
(2,243)
102
(1,257)
140
(1,743)
124
(1,584)
103
(1,314)
88
(1,139)
100
(1,287)
59
(765.4)
53
(683.8)
54
(702.8)
53
(694.6)
50
(657.2)
44
(572.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
11
(143.4)
11
(136.3)
5
(61.6)
16
(199.2)
12
(153.3)
8
(102.1)
4
(51.8)
7
(90.1)
9
(116.8)
10
(129.0)
15
(195.2)
7
(91.7)
7
(92.0)
11
(143.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)
2
(26.1)
2
(24.8)
1
(12.3)
1
(12.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(25.5)
3
(38.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.0)
1
(13.1)
1
(13.1)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index264.7271.3175.9200.6191.8209.8201.9160.8121.7199.1190.9216.6141.7162.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Ancestries: German (39.5%), American (15.8%), English (5.3%), Irish (2.6%), Norwegian (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/13/1909

Elevation: 860 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 317 people per square mile   (very low).

Webster, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $199 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $985 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (36.7 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (181.7 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (233.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Keswick, IA (1.9 miles ),
South English, IA (2.1 miles ),
North English, IA (2.7 miles ),
Sigourney, IA (2.7 miles ),
Harper, IA (2.8 miles),
Thornburg, IA (2.9 miles),
Millersburg, IA (3.1 miles),
Kinross, IA (3.1 miles)

Latitude: 41.44 N, Longitude: 92.17 W

Area code: 515

Distribution of median household income in Webster, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Webster, IA in 2022
Webster satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+6.8%).
Most common industries in Webster, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (13.0%)
  • Public administration (10.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.7%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (9.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (9.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (25.0%)
  • Public administration (12.5%)
  • Truck transportation (12.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8.3%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (8.3%)
Most common occupations in Webster, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (17.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (17.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.7%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (6.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (36.4%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (9.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (25.0%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (12.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (12.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (8.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.3%)
  • Media and communications workers (8.3%)

Average climate in Webster, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Webster-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.3 miles away from the Webster city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 21.6 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Webster-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 179% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 307.0 miles away from Webster center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 307.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 290.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 430.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 169.6 miles away from Webster center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 327.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Keokuk County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Webster topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Webster:

  • VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER (Government - Local, 2350 HOSPITAL DRIVE)
  • HAMILTON COUNTY PHNS (821 SENECA STREET)
  • CRESTVIEW NURSING AND REHAB (2401 SOUTH DES MOINES STREET)
  • SOUTHFIELD WELLNESS COMMUNITY (2416 SOUTH DES MOINES STREET)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Webster:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 30 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • University of Iowa (about 37 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 43 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 68 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 70 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 76 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 77 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

Library in Webster:

  • KENDALL YOUNG LIBRARY (Operating income: $432,883; Location: 1201 WILLSON AVE; 59,465 books; 2,333 audio materials; 1,420 video materials; 6 local licensed databases; 25 state licensed databases; 153 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Webster City Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Webster: Webster Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: MacKinlay Kantor - Novelist, Jennifer Simpson - Athletics competitor, Rod Rust - Football coach, Carla Nelson - Politician, Shawne Kleckner - Businessman.

Keokuk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Webster:

Marital status in Webster, IA
  • Never married: 37.7%
  • Now married: 41.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

For population 25 years and over in Webster:

  • High school or higher: 83.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Webster, IA (based on Keokuk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,53123
Catholic1,5823
Evangelical Protestant3036
Other2-
None6,093-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Keokuk County:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Keokuk County:

15.1%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

52.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Webster:

51.4%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.8%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.8%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Webster:

41.3%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Webster:

57.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Webster:

80.0%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Webster, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$545
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$114
Water Supply 0$0 3$1,277
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$387
Totals for Government 0$0 12$2,323

Webster government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $9,000 ($94.74)
    Water Utilities: $9,000 ($94.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($84.21)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($52.63)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($52.63)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($31.58)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($21.05)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($21.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($10.53)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($10.53)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $26,000 ($273.68)
    General - Other: $11,000 ($115.79)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $16,000 ($168.42)

Webster government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $29,000 ($305.26)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($63.16)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $5,000 ($52.63)
    Other: $3,000 ($31.58)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $1,000 ($10.53)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($10.53)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $12,000 ($126.32)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($94.74)
  • Tax - Property: $19,000 ($200.00)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($73.68)

Webster government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $89,000 ($936.84)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $42,000 ($442.11)

Strongest AM radio stations in Webster:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Webster:

  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Webster:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Webster fatal accident list:

Jun 21, 1996 09:42 AM, Cedar St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.3mTotal length
  • 315Total average daily traffic
  • 315Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Webster)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 61 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Webster, IA)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Webster)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Webster, IA
  • 65.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.8%Electricity
  • 1.9%Wood
  • 1.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Webster, IA
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Webster compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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