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Webster City, IA

Webster City, IA.

Population: 8,885 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$156,321
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+81.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$157,116
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
17

Rents

Typical rent
$650/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Webster City Municipal Airport (EBS) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-46 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Median annual property tax
$1,970
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
60.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,586
Average weekly wage
$1,026
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents