Webster County, Kentucky
Among the top 17% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
- top 16% for sales tax
- bottom 11% for walkability
Webster County is a county in Kentucky with about 13,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, monthly owner costs, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on amenities nearby and walkability.
Official websitewebstercountyky.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.6 in
muggy 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US counties
Home Value$87k5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$710better than 77% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 78% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.00%better than 39% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.04%better than 77% of US counties
Unemployment5.9%better than 28% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.4 in67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.4 inbetter than 55% of US counties
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 59% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 25% of US counties
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk29.2better than 69% of US counties
School Quality39.5better than 14% of US counties
Violent Crime752/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Property Crime451/100kbetter than 76% of US counties
Community
Population12,95129th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.733rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1936th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0053rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5268th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.2%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.1%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.8%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 26% of US counties
Walkability4.6/20better than 11% of US counties
Airport Distance109 mibetter than 43% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.2%better than 28% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 59% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Webster County an affordable place to live?
- Webster County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Webster County?
- The median home value in Webster County is $87k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Webster County?
- Median household income in Webster County is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Webster County?
- Median gross rent in Webster County is $710 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Webster County safe?
- Webster County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 752/100k (better than 52%). Property crime is 451/100k.
- What is the weather like in Webster County?
- Webster County averages 79°F in July and 35°F in January, with 48.4 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Webster County?
- Public-school quality in Webster County is below average, scoring better than 14% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Webster County?
- The average one-way commute in Webster County is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)