Webster County, IA Eviction Risk
13 cities · 29,560 residents · Avg 4.1/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.1Avg score
4.8Highest city
3.6Lowest city
20.7%Rent burden
$632Median rent
R+24.32020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Webster County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnum, IA | 250 | — | — | 4.8 |
| 2 | Fort Dodge, IA | 24,827 | $785 | 28.2% | 4.7 |
| 3 | Otho, IA | 380 | $665 | 29.2% | 4.6 |
| 4 | Duncombe, IA | 376 | $656 | 15.0% | 4.2 |
| 5 | Dayton, IA | 689 | $523 | 25.4% | 4.1 |
| 6 | Lehigh, IA | 340 | $669 | 20.6% | 4.1 |
| 7 | Harcourt, IA | 249 | $550 | 25.0% | 4.0 |
| 8 | Moorland, IA | 166 | — | — | 4.0 |
| 9 | Clare, IA | 128 | $656 | 16.5% | 4.0 |
| 10 | Gowrie, IA | 932 | $750 | 16.9% | 3.9 |
| 11 | Vincent, IA | 161 | $630 | 13.0% | 3.9 |
| 12 | Coalville, IA | 649 | — | — | 3.8 |
| 13 | Callender, IA | 413 | $444 | 17.1% | 3.6 |
About Webster County
Webster County spans 13 cities serving approximately 29,560 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.1/10. The county voted Republican by 24.3 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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