Webster is a city located in Sumter County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 778. The ZIP Code for this city is 33597, which is shared by Oak Grove, St. Catherine, Croom-a-Coochee, Tarrytown, Linden and part of Mabel.

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Town numbers

ZIP code33597

Area code352

Living in Webster

Housing in Webster

$304K▲ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Webster home is worth about $304,000, up 1.6% in a year, 19% below the Florida typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Webster

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Most working residents leave Webster for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Bushnell (8%), Wildwood (7%) and Leesburg (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Bushnell

Wildwood

Leesburg

Ocala

2%Work in townlive and work in Webster 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 264Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Webster →

Health in Webster

Health Grade D

Healthier than 12% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Florida

1better than FL·14worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 6▼ 5 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.6%Fewer adults who have had cancerFL 9.1% · better 17.3%More smokersFL 12.4% · worse

Care nearby

Uf Health Leesburg HospitalLeesburg · 17.3 mi · ER

Project HealthSumterville · 8.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Webster · CMS · HRSAHealth in Webster →

Natural hazards in Webster

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Webster flood?paid flood claims since 2004 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Webster

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Webster →

Climate in Webster

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Webster has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 47°, and snow is almost unheard of.

72° / 49°Winter

83° / 59°Spring

91° / 72°Summer

84° / 63°Fall

How much snow does Webster get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 5, with the last in spring around Mar 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Webster →

Schools in Webster

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Webster’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Webster Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 690 students South Sumter Middle School BMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 890 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.