The Town FilesSouth Webster, Ohio
Village in Scioto County · population 670 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $113,100
- Household income
- $60,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 41.3
South Webster is a village of 670 people in Scioto County, Ohio. The median home is worth $113,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 84% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 80% of Ohio towns.
How South Webster ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Webster is worth $113,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $60,417, which is more affordable than 91% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $652 a month. 70.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Webster | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $652 | $914 |
| Median household income | $60,417 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 70.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Webster
| People | South Webster | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in South Webster
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Webster since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 23, 1968 about 4.6 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 94 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 9, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 8, 2020.
Severe weather in Scioto County since 1996
Scioto County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Scioto County
Scioto County had 25,148 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,418 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in South Webster itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in South Webster
2 public schools with 844 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom-Vernon Elementary School | PK-6 | 496 | 15.0 |
| South Webster Jr/Sr High School | 7-12 | 348 | 15.8 |
Towns near South Webster
- Minford, OH7.0 mi · 641 people · home $221,300
- Sciotodale, OH7.8 mi · 1,049 people · home $120,000
- Wheelersburg, OH8.0 mi · 6,531 people · home $210,000
- Clarktown, OH9.8 mi · 911 people · home $207,400
- Oak Hill, OH10.4 mi · 1,407 people · home $94,600
- New Boston, OH11.9 mi · 2,297 people · home $64,200
- Portsmouth, OH12.5 mi · 18,252 people · home $103,300
- Rosemount, OH13.4 mi · 2,117 people · home $111,900
South Webster questions
Is South Webster, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Webster scores better for retirees than 61% of Ohio towns and quieter than 84%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in South Webster?
The median owner-occupied home in South Webster is valued at $113,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,417, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $652 a month.
What is the weather like in South Webster?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 12.2 inches of snow.
Does South Webster get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Webster since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 23, 1968. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)