1950 Case, 2006
South Webster’s story
172 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1854South Webster is settled
South WebsterOH
Photo: Vbofficial at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
635
2025 Census estimate · −3.1% since 2020
Typical home
$150K
+9.8% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
41.3
years
Jobs based here
158
A commuter town
Is South Webster a good place to live?
16% of residents live below the poverty line in South Webster, above both Ohio’s towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Tripp-Bauer Building is on the National Register of Historic Places. South Webster has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes South Webster stand out
Where South Webster beats most towns.
Small town
635 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to South Webster: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in South Webster, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterJackson Co. Water Company-WtpNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have South Webster’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Scioto County Board of ElectionsScioto County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4568245682 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in South Webster.
Housing
Compared with most of Ohio and the rest of the country, the median rent in South Webster is lower
At $652 a month, South Webster’s median rent is where Ohio’s towns sit at $944 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Typical home values rose 9.8% in the year to September 2026.
$150KZillow home value
| South Webster | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $652 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
South Webster$150K
Ohio$246K
+9.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Most of South Webster’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave South Webster for work: only 2% work in town. South Webster’s average trip to work is 27 minutes. The top destinations are Portsmouth (19%), Minford (6%) and Wheelersburg (6%).
2%work in town
| South Webster | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In South Webster2%
Portsmouth19%
Minford6%
Wheelersburg6%
Scioto Township4%
19 mi
median commute distance
158
jobs based in South Webster
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in South Webster, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 69% of U.S. communities.
31risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
South Webster has four seasons and pleasant summers
South Webster has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 23° and about 14 inches of snow falls in a winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring42–66°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–67°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of South Webster’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Ohio or U.S. town
46% of South Webster adults have high blood pressure. South Webster beats the Ohio average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17. 44% of South Webster adults have obesity.
| South Webster | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
2 better13 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | South Webster | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.9% | 16.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 79.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 32.9% | 15.3% |
Southern Ohio Medical Center
13.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 843 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. South Webster Athletic Fields | 0.2 mi | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about South Webster
18pages on South Webster
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of South Webster; the nearest are
Shawnee State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Portsmouth15.3 mi$10,626 in-state tuitionAshland Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Ashland, KY24.4 mi$4,728 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 South Webster residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave South Webster for work
Where South Webster’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
158jobs based in South Webster
2%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About South Webster
Village in Ohio, United States
South Webster is a village in northeast Scioto County, Ohio, United States. It lies along State Route 140. The population was 670 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1854
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 715 ft
- ZIP code
- 45682
Questions about South Webster
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is South Webster, OH a good place to live?
South Webster has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.