Webster County

IA · Pop. 44,062 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Webster County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 44,062.

$/Acre: $4,263

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 69/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax7.04%

Cost of Living Index92.9

Median Household Income$45,360

Poverty Rate24.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,263

Median Home Price$324K

Acres for Sale4499

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall35.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,344 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)367 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K393

Property Crime /100K535

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyModerate