Webster is a small town of 665 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $40,938
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Webster stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Webster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All 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: 87.5
Webster's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Webster costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Webster, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$573
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
44.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Webster's violent crime rate is 207.6 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
207.6 /100k
Property Crime
1323.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Webster is served primarily by Webster School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Webster, WI
National Avg
School District
Webster School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Webster sees average highs of 21.6°F in January
and 79.7°F in July,
with 30.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.6 inches of snow per year.
Webster's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Webster roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,600 and median rent is $573/month.
Webster's violent crime rate is 207.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1323.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Webster are operated by Webster School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Webster, WI has a population of 665, a median household income of $40,938, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Webster averages 21.6°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.1 inches
with about 52.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Webster, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54893.
The population of Webster, Wisconsin is 665 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Webster: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $117,600, median household income $40,938, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Webster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.