Skip to main content
LiveWhere us
Fort Dodge, IA

Cost of living in Webster County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,664/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 36,848 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $668 25%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $475 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $161 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Webster County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$664
per month
1 bedroom
$668
per month
2 bedroom
$877
per month
3 bedroom
$1,155
per month
4 bedroom
$1,473
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Webster County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$68,054
per year
Individual earnings
$39,075
per year
Per capita
$35,172
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Webster County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$138,500
Annual property tax
$2,047

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Webster County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$134
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,340
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Webster County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Webster County

State and local tax rates for Iowa.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.9%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Webster County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.3 min
Drive alone
83.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
4.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Webster County

What it costs to live in Webster County each month.

Single person
$2,664
per month
  • Rent $668
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $475
  • State tax $161
Couple
$4,059
per month
  • Rent $877
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $784
  • State tax $298
Family
$6,461
per month
  • Rent $1,155
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $784
  • State tax $298

Frequently asked questions about Webster County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Webster County?

In Webster County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $668 per month, a two-bedroom averages $877 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,155 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Webster County?

In Webster County, IA, the average household income is $68,054 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,075 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Webster County?

The estimated cost of living in Webster County, IA is approximately $2,664 per month for a single person, $4,059 for a couple, $6,461 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Webster County?

The combined sales tax rate in Webster County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.

Is Webster County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Webster County, IA would need approximately $2,664 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,054 per year ($5,671 per month). Webster County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Webster County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Webster County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Webster County?

The average home value in Webster County, IA is $138,500, with average annual property taxes of $2,047, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Webster County compare to other areas?

You can compare Webster County, IA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Webster County is in the Fort Dodge, IA metro area.

Other counties in Iowa

Browse the full list of counties in Iowa, ranked by cost of living.

See all counties in Iowa

Compare Webster County with another area

Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.

About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources