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Webster County, MO
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Webster County, Missouri.
Population
40,500
Land area
593sq mi
People per sq mi
68
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Webster County
Webster County at a glance
- The median household income is $71,155, close to the Missouri median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,800 and median rent is $789 a month.
- Its largest cities are Marshfield (7,696), Seymour (2,179) and Fordland (594).
Local data for Webster County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Webster County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,155
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$228,800
Prices +4.4% in a year
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,697), Irish Americans (4,228), Scottish Americans (826).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,782
8,630 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,598
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$235M
FY 2026, $6,006 per person
PPP loans
$31.53M
1,345 loans, 4,603 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$62.89K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Webster County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Webster County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
930
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Webster County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Webster County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Webster County, MO?
- Marshfield is the largest city or town in Webster County, with about 7,696 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Webster County?
- Webster County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65652, 65706, 65713, 65746.
- What is the population of Webster County, MO?
- About 40,500 people live in Webster County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Webster County?
- Webster County borders Greene County, Christian County, Laclede County, Wright County, Dallas County, Douglas County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023