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Webb City.
About
Life in Webb City
Webb City is a community of 13,139 people in Missouri. The median household income is $65,469, median rent runs about $1,008 per month, and median home values are around $169,100. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Webb City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Foreign-Born
1.0%
Broadband Internet
89.8%
of households
Population Growth
+3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Webb City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Webb City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (30.1%), and 1.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.7%
of residents
65 and Older
13.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.2%
of households
Married Couples
46.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MO
Rent, home values, and income in Webb City
In Webb City, home values are 27% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
85.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,130
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $227,158 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Webb City
Unemployment in Jasper County, which includes Webb City, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Webb City: Jasper County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jasper County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Webb City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.3 min avg
How Webb City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Webb City, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
Regional airport · few flights23k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Webb City runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
252.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,380.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Webb City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 33 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jasper County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jasper County, which includes Webb City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 33 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.4M |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $880,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $200,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Drought | $125,000 |
| 2021 | 19 | Winter Weather | $125,000 |
| 2020 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.8M |
| 2018 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jasper County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jasper County, which includes Webb City, is typically good — 305 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
305
per year
Moderate Days
58
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Jasper County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Webb City has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.6"
Annual Snowfall
7.8"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
87
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
106
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 25°F | 1.92" |
| Feb | 50°F | 29°F | 1.98" |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 3.29" |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 4.99" |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 6.56" |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 5.60" |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 3.97" |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 3.36" |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 4.18" |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.80" |
| Nov | 58°F | 37°F | 3.33" |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 2.60" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Webb City
Uninsured
8.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Webb City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Freeman Health System - Freeman West
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Joplin
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Joplin
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Webb City
Webb City's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Webb City (within 15 miles)
Missouri Southern State University
3.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 3,019 students · in-state tuition $9,240 · 46% graduate · median earnings $48,193 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 602 students · in-state tuition $16,480 · 60% graduate · median earnings $40,203 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: George Washington Carver National Monument, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Webb City
Webb City has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being George Washington Carver National Monument (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
12 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayPea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
53 mi awayWilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
58 mi awayPublic Libraries in Webb City
Webb City Public Library
101 S Liberty St, Webb City
Cities Near Webb City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Webb City FAQ
Is Webb City, Missouri affordable?⌄
Webb City's median rent is $1,008/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $65,469/year. Median home value is $169,100.
Is Webb City, Missouri safe?⌄
Webb City's violent crime rate was 252 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1381 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Webb City, Missouri?⌄
Jasper County, which includes Webb City, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Webb City, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Webb City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,008/month and median household income is $65,469/year. The median home value is $169,100. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Webb City, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Webb City is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from