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South Webster is a small town of 736 in Ohio, with a median household income of $42,232
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Webster stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether South Webster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Webster city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.6
South Webster's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Webster costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Webster, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$732
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,232
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
South Webster's violent crime rate is 298.7 per 100,000 residents
— 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
298.7 /100k
Property Crime
1574.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Webster is served primarily by Bloom-Vernon Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Webster, OH
National Avg
School District
Bloom-Vernon Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Webster sees average highs of 41.3°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.6 inches of snow per year.
South Webster's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Webster roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,400 and median rent is $732/month.
South Webster's violent crime rate is 298.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1574.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Webster are operated by Bloom-Vernon Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Webster, OH has a population of 736, a median household income of $42,232, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Webster averages 41.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches
with about 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Webster, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45682.
The population of South Webster, Ohio is 736 with a median age of 52.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Webster: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $115,400, median household income $42,232, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Webster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
