Dayton is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.85 square miles (2.20 km2), all land.

There were 366 housing units at an average density of 429.5 per square mile (165.8/km2).

Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.9% of the population.

There were 376 housing units at an average density of 442.4 per square mile (170.8/km2).

30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 379 housing units at an average density of 455.7 per square mile (175.9/km2).

30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Since 1937, Dayton has been the site of a rodeo on Labor Day weekend.

The rodeo has generated large crowds and high quality competitors.

The rodeo features many types of domestic beers and American fare.