Webster County GIS Maps
Webster County, Nebraska, has 3,395 residents across 4,688 parcels and covers 574.9 square miles. The population declined 10.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Webster County is 31181.
Red Cloud is the county's largest population center. Webster County also includes 5 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 20 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Webster County Trends
- Population
- 3,395▾
- Median Home Value
- $102,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,270▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Webster County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Webster County Parcels
Webster County has 4,688 mapped parcels covering 367,598 acres. The median assessed value is $190,290. The median lot size is 21.15 acres. 2,512 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Webster County Parcel viewer here.
Webster County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 4,688 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 2,195 | 46.8% |
| Land use code | 4,688 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 4,688 | 100% |
| Land value | 4,688 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 4,688 | 100% |
| Acreage | 4,688 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 4,688 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Webster County parcel records.
Webster County Population
Webster County had 3,395 residents in 2020. That was 10.9% lower than in 2010. Webster County had 666 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 6 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Red Cloud, Blue Hill and Guide Rock.
Population Trend in Webster County NE
Webster County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Webster County Zip Codes
Webster County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Red Cloud (68970), Blue Hill (68930) and Guide Rock (68942). Red Cloud is the largest zip by population, with about 1,248 residents or 37% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 86% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Webster County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68970 | Red Cloud | 1,248 | ▾ -7% |
| 68930 | Blue Hill | 1,217 | ▾ -16.7% |
| 68942 | Guide Rock | 447 | ▾ -8.8% |
| 68928 | Bladen | 379 | ▾ -11% |
| 68952 | Riverton | 142 | ▾ -17.4% |
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Webster County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Webster County Demographics
Webster County has a median age of 44.6, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 22.8% of residents are under 18, while 22.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Webster County NE
Median Age
44.6
Under 18
22.8%
Age 65+
22.5%
Bachelor's+
21.9%
Webster County School Districts
Webster County is served by 5 public school districts with 1,270 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Superior Public Schools, Blue Hill Public Schools and Red Cloud Community Schools. Those three districts account for about 82% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Webster County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Public Schools | 428 | 33.7% | ▴ 2.4% |
| Blue Hill Public Schools | 315 | 24.8% | ▴ 3.3% |
| Red Cloud Community Schools | 298 | 23.5% | ▴ 4.2% |
| Silver Lake Public Schools | 229 | 18% | ▴ 6% |
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Webster County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Webster County Housing & Real Estate
Webster County has a median home value of $102,000 and a median gross rent of $673. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $181,875 and homes spent about 71 days on the market.
Webster County Housing Mix
Webster County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Webster County Housing Trends
Webster County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Webster County, NE
Webster County has 196 business listings across 111 categories. The largest categories in Webster County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (12, 6.1%), Landmark And Historical Building (7, 3.6%), and Gas Stations (5, 2.6%). The full Webster County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Webster County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Webster County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 12 | 6.1% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 7 | 3.6% |
| Gas Stations | 5 | 2.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 5 | 2.6% |
| Livestock Breeder | 4 | 2.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 4 | 2.0% |
| Convenience Stores | 4 | 2.0% |
| Agricultural Service | 4 | 2.0% |
| Car Dealerships | 3 | 1.5% |
| Farm | 3 | 1.5% |
Webster County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| LandMark Implement | Agricultural Service | Red Cloud |
| Cooperative Producers Inc. (CPI) | Agriculture Association | Blue Hill |
| Schutte Airport | Airport | Guide Rock |
| Inavale Junk Shoppe | Antique Store | Inavale |
| Spring Creek Home | Assisted Living Facility | Inavale |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Red Cloud |
| Montgomery Auction & Realty | Auction House | Guide Rock |
| L&S Auto Wash | Auto Detailing | Red Cloud |
| Carquest Auto Parts | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Red Cloud |
| Jared's Auto Expert | Auto Repair | Red Cloud |
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Webster County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Webster County Basemaps
Webster County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Webster County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Webster County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Webster County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.