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Webb’s story
Webb in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 6 places on the National Register.
- 2009Webb Herkimer NY
WebbNY
A town of 1,529. Nearly 81.6% of it is conserved land.
8 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Schzmo · Public domain
Population
1,529
−0.6% since 2010
Median home value
$362K
Census ACS
Household income
$108K
median
Median age
54.2
years
Jobs based here
868
Balanced
What makes Webb stand out
The 3 things Webb does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
81.6% conserved land
184 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
81.6% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Webb
Safety
Safer than 86%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade A. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
B+School Grade
Schools
Better than 68%
of NY districts
School Grade B+.
Get outside
184 miles of trails in Webb
81.6% of the town is conserved land, across 16 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Webb’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →41°
Clear
H 62° · L 34°
Local news
All →- Town of Webb Police Department Welcomes New K-9 OfficerWKTV · Jul 15
- Lost Hiker Found in Fulton Chain Wild Forest in Herkimer CountyWKTV · Jul 8
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Webb. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Webb is conserved land
184 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves.
81.6%conserved
81.6%
conserved · 250,995 of 307,461 acres
184 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Black River Wild Forest | 29.1 mi | 28,911 |
| 2. Five Ponds Wilderness | 19.3 mi | 59,449 |
| 3. Ha-De-Ron-Dah Wilderness | 18.9 mi | 21,276 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 86% of U.S. towns
Webb reports less crime per resident than 86% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
ASafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Webb0
New York3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Webb7.7
New York15.7
U.S.15.5
86th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
67th
percentile among NY towns
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
14
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Webb’s public schools outperform 68% of New York districts
The public schools Webb’s kids attend outperform 68% of New York’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Webb School | PK–12 | 236 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NY on state testsAll 1 schools →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Webb has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 75°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 158 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
158″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–28°
Spring27–50°
Summer52–73°
Fall34–54°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Webb
About one in 3 of Webb’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Utica (4%), Inlet (4%) and Syracuse (4%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
39%work in town
Where working residents work
In Webb39%
Utica4%
Inlet4%
Syracuse4%
New York3%
35 mi
median commute distance
868
jobs based in Webb
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Webb beats the New York average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. New York
10 better14 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Webb | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.8% | 14.5% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.3% | 7.7% |
Lewis County General Hospital
22.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
48th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
1
paid flood claims since 1979
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Landmarks
6 places in Webb on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Webb
Town in New York, United States
Webb (sometimes referred to as Webb Town) is the northernmost town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 Census it had a population of 1,797. It is named after William Seward Webb, president of the Raquette Lake Transportation Company, the Fulton Chain Railway Company, Fulton Navigation Company, and the Mohawk and Malone Railway. The railroads in Webb were instrumental in opening the Adirondacks to the tourism rush of the mid-to-late 19th century. The Adirondack Railroad resumed tourist passenger service through the town in 2022.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,797
- Area
- 484 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,732 ft
- Area code
- 315
Webb’s neighbors
8 towns share a border with Webb.
More about Webb
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