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City of Webster City, Iowa

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About homes in Webster City

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Webster City in Hamilton County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1955Median year built1U.S. 1980
84%Built before 198012% built since 2010
1958Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1955
70%Detached single-family116% in 5+ unit buildings
64%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$127kMedian home value1Iowa median $208k

The median home in the city of Webster City was built in 1955, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Iowa median of 1972. That is in line with the Hamilton County median of 1953.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. The stock is old by national standards: 84% of Webster City's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 2% since 2010. The largest single share, 38%, dates from before 1940. That makes it a newer stock than Hamilton County as a whole (79% built before 1980).1 Pre-1940 houses often have unlined chimneys, plaster walls and balloon framing, which change the scope of almost every trade.

Owner-occupied and rented homes in Webster City are of similar age: median build years 1958 and 1955.1 Housing in Webster City is mostly detached single-family: 70% of units, with 16% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 64% of occupied homes in Webster City are owner-occupied, below the Iowa share of 72%.1

The median owner-occupied home in Webster City is valued at $127,200 (ACS), below the Iowa median of $208,000. Within Hamilton County the median is $156,400, so Webster City sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. Winters are long: the Webster City station averages 160 nights a year at or below 32°F and 84 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions.

Summer heat is moderate: about 13 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 37 inches, with 9 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 7,457 heating degree days against 618 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Webster City sits in IECC climate zone 5A (Cold).4 Building permits in Webster City are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Webster City housing units by year built
Before 194038.4%
1940-195918.4%
1960-197926.9%
1980-199911.7%
2000-20092.6%
2010 or later2.1%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Webster City, 1.1 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Webster City, IA?

Most home remodeling projects in Webster City, IA land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Webster City?

The median home in the city of Webster City was built in 1955, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Iowa median of 1972. That is in line with the Hamilton County median of 1953. The stock is old by national standards: 84% of Webster City's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 2% since 2010. The largest single share, 38%, dates from before 1940. That makes it a newer stock than Hamilton County as a whole (79% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

Does it freeze in Webster City?

Winters are long: the Webster City station averages 160 nights a year at or below 32°F and 84 at or below 20°F. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station.

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