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Webster, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jackson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
501 Population 501/sq mi density
$54,444 Median Income $26,594 per capita
$330,000 Home Value $376,914 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
499 Violent Crime/100K 6,828 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,444 median income, 0.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$330,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
499 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Webster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,134 ft (650 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density501/sq mi
Coordinates35.3500°N, 83.2190°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (AVL)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.2 / 100
Community Resilience38.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 73 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 141 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 133 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 86 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 125 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 18 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 115 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 82 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 114 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 95 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 41 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 109 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 75 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 103 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 78 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 106 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 145 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 2 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 337 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 96 km 2
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 88 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 66 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 26, 2008 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 29, 2005 EF2 87 km 0
Jan 7, 1998 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 16, 1996 EF2 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 49 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 45 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 34 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 52 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 90 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 82 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 56 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 65 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 73 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 28 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 83 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 82 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 83 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 78 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 36 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 40 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 86 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 73 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 5.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in

Webster has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.9").

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