Webster County, Iowa

Webster County
The courthouse in Fort Dodge is on the NRHP.
The courthouse in Fort Dodge is on the NRHP.
Map of Iowa highlighting Webster County
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Map of the United States highlighting Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°25′34″N 94°11′19″W / 42.426111111111°N 94.188611111111°W / 42.426111111111; -94.188611111111
Country United States
State Iowa
FoundedJanuary 15, 1851
Named forDaniel Webster
SeatFort Dodge
Largest cityFort Dodge
Area
 • Total718 sq mi (1,860 km2)
 • Land716 sq mi (1,850 km2)
 • Water2.8 sq mi (7 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total36,999
 • Density52/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.webstercountyia.gov

Webster County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,999.[1] The county seat is Fort Dodge.[2] The county was established in January 1851, one of 43 counties established by a legislative package. This county was named after Daniel Webster, an American statesman noted for his moving oratory.

Webster County comprises the Fort Dodge, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.