The Town FilesNorth Webster, Indiana
Town in Kosciusko County · population 998 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,500
- Household income
- $55,278
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 45.8
North Webster is a town of 998 people in Kosciusko County, Indiana. The median home is worth $204,500, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for a vacation home than 95% of Indiana towns, better for cycling than 95% of Indiana towns, quieter than 72% of Indiana towns.
How North Webster ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Webster is worth $204,500, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $55,278, which is more affordable than 6% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $995 a month. 72.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Webster | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,500 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $995 | $888 |
| Median household income | $55,278 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 72.7% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 20.5% | — |
Who lives in North Webster
| People | North Webster | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in North Webster
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 17.5°F. About 39.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.3 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Webster since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 3.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 95 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 2, 1980.
Severe weather in Kosciusko County since 1996
Kosciusko County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Kosciusko County
Kosciusko County had 36,183 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,899 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in North Webster itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in North Webster
1 public school with 449 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Webster Elementary School | K-5 | 449 | 15.5 |
Towns near North Webster
- Syracuse, IN7.3 mi · 3,079 people · home $199,400
- Leesburg, IN7.8 mi · 555 people · home $172,300
- Pierceton, IN8.6 mi · 928 people · home $117,600
- Warsaw, IN9.5 mi · 15,804 people · home $181,200
- Winona Lake, IN9.5 mi · 5,053 people · home $274,500
- Milford, IN9.9 mi · 1,614 people · home $159,700
- Ligonier, IN10.9 mi · 4,568 people · home $110,000
- Tri-Lakes, IN13.7 mi · 1,329 people · home $323,500
North Webster questions
Is North Webster, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Webster scores better for retirees than 17% of Indiana towns and quieter than 72%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.8).
How much does a house cost in North Webster?
The median owner-occupied home in North Webster is valued at $204,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,278, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $995 a month.
What is the weather like in North Webster?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.8 inches of precipitation a year and 47.3 inches of snow.
Does North Webster get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Webster since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- 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)