Webster City, Iowa

About Webster City

Webster City is a close-knit town in central Iowa, home to 7,763 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Webster City is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 844 residents per square mile.

📰 Webster City News Today

• City Council of Webster City meets tonight - The Freeman Journal · Aug 17
• Iowa Falls-Alden vs Webster City Football - Aug 28, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 15
• Webster City Positions 478-Acre Industrial Park for Future Growth Iowa Economic Development Authority (.gov) · Jun 25
• Beverage company plans move to Webster City, creating 42 jobs Radio Iowa · Apr 27
• Webster City outdoor pool closed until further notice KCCI · Jul 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Webster City Unique

• The only place in America named Webster City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,763.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Webster City

• Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• El Toro Loco
• Godfather's Pizza — pizza
• La Perla Jarocha
• Seneca Street Saloon & Pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Webster City

• Barner Wildlife Area Number One · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Briggs Woods County Park reviews ★
• Gordon's Marsh Area reviews ★
• Kendall Young Park reviews ★
• Mark and Sadie Bishop Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Nokomi's Park reviews ★
• Riverview Park reviews ★
• West Twin Park reviews ★
• Wilson Brewer Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Webster City

• Pleasant View Elementary School
• Sunset Heights Elementary School
• Webster City High School
• Webster City Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Van Diest Medical Center ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Webster City

🏘️ Nearby Communities