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Webb City, MO


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Webb City, Missouri

Webb City, Missouri, in Jasper county, is 64 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 109 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Joplin metropolitan area. Webb City contains a population of approximately 9,812.

The People and Families of Webb City

In Webb City, about 55% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Webb City.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Webb City had a median family income of $35,219.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Webb City favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,850. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Webb City Housing

Webb City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Webb City, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Webb City Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Webb City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Webb City, MO

Comparing Webb City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population36
Racial Diversity37
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents84
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime54
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