Webb City

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Webb City, MO Area Guide

Avg Rent

$913

Population

13,891

Renter Mix

43% Rent

Enjoy small-town living near big-city amenities in southwestern Missouri

Suburban Rural Close-Knit Welcoming Growing Historic Affordable Quiet Convenient

Located about five miles northeast of Joplin, Webb City is a peaceful suburb with a small-town atmosphere. Webb City is home to a tight-knit community that comes together for a variety of Historic Main Street events, including car shows, holiday parades, and a popular farmers market.

Webb City embraces the arts, featuring a variety of wall murals throughout town as well as a sizeable Praying Hands Memorial Statue in King Jack Park. Webb City also contains the nostalgic Route 66 Movie Theater, providing entertainment for all ages. Big-city amenities are close to Webb City as well, especially in nearby Joplin, Springfield, and Kansas City. Getting around from Webb City is easy with access to Route 66 and Joplin Regional Airport.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$57,118

Average: $70,801

Education

2,830

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,891

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

36 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Webb City has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Webb City, MO is $913 for one bedroom, $923 for two bedrooms, and $987 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Webb City has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$913/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$1,461/month
1,083 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Webb City, MO

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Mark Twain Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

197 Students

Harry S. Truman Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

277 Students

Webb City Middle

Public

Grades K-5

696 Students

Eugene Field Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

191 Students

Webster Primary Center

Public

Grades K-5

407 Students

Webb City Jr. High

Public

Grades 6-8

732 Students

Webb City High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,349 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wildcat Glades and Conservation Audubon Center

Top Apartments in Webb City

Houses for Rent in Webb City

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.