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Webster City, IA


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Webster City, Iowa

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

The People and Families of Webster City

In Webster City, about 57% of adults are married.

Webster City has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Webster City had a median family income of $44,342.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,250) in Webster City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Webster City Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Webster City is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Webster City, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Webster City than other cities.

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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