A town of 470, settled in 1851. A regional job hub with 349 jobs.
The 2 things Webster does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Webster. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Webster for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Sylva (14%), Cullowhee (14%) and Cherokee (7%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Webster has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The typical Webster home is worth about $390,000, down 1.1% in a year, 16% above the North Carolina typical home.
Webster beats the North Carolina average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Webster | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.6% | 12.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.5% | 13.9% |
Where Webster’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 5 places on the National Register.
5 places in Webster on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Webster is a town in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Webster had a population of 372. Webster was the first county seat of Jackson County, until Sylva assumed the role in 1913.
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