The Town FilesAddison (Webster Springs), West Virginia
Town in Webster County · population 731 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,200
- Household income
- $33,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 91 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 36.3
Addison (Webster Springs) is a town of 731 people in Webster County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $89,200, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of West Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of West Virginia towns.
How Addison (Webster Springs) ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Addison (Webster Springs) is worth $89,200, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $33,333, which is more affordable than 42% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $657 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Addison (Webster Springs) | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,200 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $657 | $811 |
| Median household income | $33,333 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Addison (Webster Springs)
| People | Addison (Webster Springs) | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.9% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 13.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Addison (Webster Springs)
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 60.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 91.1 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Addison (Webster Springs) since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 23, 2000.
Severe weather in Webster County since 1996
Webster County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| June 25, 2016 | Flood | DR-4273: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4236: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Webster County
Webster County had 1,486 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,951 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Addison (Webster Springs) itself the ACS puts it at 11.9%.
Public schools in Addison (Webster Springs)
1 public school with 208 students, about 9.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Springs Elementary School | PK-6 | 208 | 9.9 |
Towns near Addison (Webster Springs)
- Craigsville, WV16.9 mi · 2,173 people · home $83,500
- Richwood, WV19.0 mi · 1,660 people · home $70,000
- Sutton, WV21.2 mi · 863 people · home $87,700
- Gassaway, WV23.7 mi · 759 people · home $94,400
- Marlinton, WV24.6 mi · 998 people · home $93,900
- Summersville, WV27.0 mi · 3,431 people · home $230,000
- Mill Creek, WV29.2 mi · 560 people · home $95,000
Addison (Webster Springs) questions
Is Addison (Webster Springs), West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Addison (Webster Springs) scores better for retirees than 62% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 68%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Addison (Webster Springs)?
The median owner-occupied home in Addison (Webster Springs) is valued at $89,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,333, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $657 a month.
What is the weather like in Addison (Webster Springs)?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.3 inches of precipitation a year and 91.1 inches of snow.
Does Addison (Webster Springs) get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Addison (Webster Springs) in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)