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Webster City, Iowa

Introduction to Webster City, Iowa

Webster City, Iowa, in Hamilton county, is located 31 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and is 137 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 8,176 people residing in the city.

Webster City History

Webster City was initially named as the town of Newcastle by Wilson Brewer. The land was purchased by Walter C. Willson and his brother, Sumler in 1855. They built the first sawmill and the first hotel of the area. The first post office was established on October 9, 1855 and was known as Webster City Post Office and J. J. Wadsworth was the first postmaster. It is the county seat of Hamilton County, which was established in 1856. Later on January 1, 1857, Newcastle was renamed to Webster City. The city was originally served by the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad.

Webster City and nearby Attractions

  • Bonebright Museum Complex
  • Brushy Creek State Park
  • Lehigh Historical Museum
  • Briggs Woods Park
  • Lake Cornelia Park
  • Dolliver Memorial State Park

Things To Do In Webster City

Tourists can visit the Drummer Boy at Shiloh Historical Marker, Dragoon Trail in Hamilton County Historical Marker, and First White Settler in Webster City Historical Marker while staying in Webster City. The city also has several churches such as the Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, and First Assembly of God Church. Golf enthusiasts can visit the Webster City Country Club. The Brushy Creek State Park, Bonebright Museum Complex, and Briggs Woods Park are also worth visiting.

Webster City Transportation

Des Moines International Airport is the nearest airport.

Webster City Higher Education

There are several universities and colleges that offer higher educational facilities including Iowa State University, Des Moines Community College, Iowa Central Community College, and many more.

High Points

Webster City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWebster City Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Webster City Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Webster City Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Webster City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Webster City, IA

Comparing Webster City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Age of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Well-Paid Single Men68
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women58
Racial Diversity49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents94
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime75
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