The Town FilesWebster County unified government, Georgia
Town in Webster County · population 2,348 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $82,600
- Household income
- $46,792
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 42.9
Webster County unified government is a town of 2,348 people in Webster County, Georgia. The median home is worth $82,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of Georgia towns, quieter than 81% of Georgia towns, better transit than 74% of Georgia towns.
How Webster County unified government ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Webster County unified government is worth $82,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $46,792, which is more affordable than 94% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $658 a month. 77.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Webster County unified government | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $658 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $46,792 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 77.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in Webster County unified government
| People | Webster County unified government | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 33.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Webster County unified government
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Webster County unified government since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 1, 2007 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 41 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 3, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Webster County since 1996
Webster County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Webster County
Webster County had 493 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,434 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Webster County unified government itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Webster County unified government
2 public schools with 259 students, about 9.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County Elementary/Middle School | PK-8 | 193 | 9.7 |
| Webster County High School | 9-12 | 66 | 9.4 |
Towns near Webster County unified government
- Richland, GA7.0 mi · 1,370 people · home $47,600
- Plains, GA9.4 mi · 573 people · home $254,900
- Lumpkin, GA14.3 mi · 891 people · home $92,700
- Buena Vista, GA18.9 mi · 1,585 people · home $80,900
- Ellaville, GA19.5 mi · 1,595 people · home $160,500
- Americus, GA19.5 mi · 16,230 people · home $107,500
- Dawson, GA20.1 mi · 4,414 people · home $106,200
- Smithville, GA20.2 mi · 593 people · home $111,500
Webster County unified government questions
Is Webster County unified government, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Webster County unified government scores better for retirees than 65% of Georgia towns and quieter than 81%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Webster County unified government?
The median owner-occupied home in Webster County unified government is valued at $82,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,792, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $658 a month.
What is the weather like in Webster County unified government?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Webster County unified government get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Webster County unified government since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 1, 2007. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)