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Is Addison (Webster Springs), WV a Good Place to Live?
Addison (Webster Springs) is a small town of 917 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $29,773
and a 10.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Addison (Webster Springs) stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Addison (Webster Springs) is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Addison (Webster Springs) 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: 85.7
Addison (Webster Springs)'s overall cost of living index is 85.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Addison (Webster Springs) costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Addison (Webster Springs), WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$508
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,773
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Crime data for Addison (Webster Springs) is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.
Schools & Education
Addison (Webster Springs) is served primarily by Webster County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Addison (Webster Springs), WV
National Avg
School District
Webster County Schools
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Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Addison (Webster Springs) sees average highs of 40.9°F in January
and 82.7°F in July,
with 60.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 91.1 inches of snow per year.
Addison (Webster Springs)'s cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Addison (Webster Springs) roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,300 and median rent is $508/month.
Crime data for Addison (Webster Springs) is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.
Public schools in Addison (Webster Springs) are operated by Webster County Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Addison (Webster Springs), WV has a population of 917, a median household income of $29,773, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%.
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.
Addison (Webster Springs) averages 40.9°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.3 inches
with about 91.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Addison (Webster Springs), WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26288.
The population of Addison (Webster Springs), West Virginia is 917 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Addison (Webster Springs): cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $87,300, median household income $29,773, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Addison (Webster Springs) side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
