The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Webster county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.6℉ and the average temperature in January is 17.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 57% and the area covered by water is 0.39%. The overall influence score for Webster is 7.
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Webster County is located in north central Iowa, and is part of the Fort Dodge metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,000. The median household income is $47,000, and the median home value is $115,000.
The county is predominantly rural, with over a quarter of its land area devoted to farmland. About one-third of the population lives in rural areas outside of the main towns of Fort Dodge and Dayton. The rest live in small towns such as Lehigh, Burnside, Clare, and Duncombe.
The unemployment rate in Webster County is 4.1%, slightly below the national average. The poverty rate is 13%, also lower than the national average. The county has a well-educated population, with over 92% of adults having at least a high school diploma and almost 40% having a bachelor's degree or higher.
Webster County has a variety of recreational activities available, including fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, biking, and swimming. There are also several state parks located in the county.
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