Webster County, Iowa
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Not to be confused with Webster, Iowa.
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.
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Webster County | |
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Coordinates: 42°25′34″N 94°11′19″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
Founded | January 15, 1851 |
Named for | Daniel Webster |
Seat | Fort Dodge |
Largest city | Fort Dodge |
Area | |
• Total | 718 sq mi (1,860 km2) |
• Land | 716 sq mi (1,850 km2) |
• Water | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) 0.4% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 36,999 |
• Density | 52/sq mi (20/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 4th |
Website | www |
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Webster County comprises the Fort Dodge, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.