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29% of residents live below the poverty line in Addison (Webster Springs), where West Virginia’s towns sit at 16% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 3 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a lower typical journey to work than Addison (Webster Springs). Morton House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Addison (Webster Springs) has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Addison (Webster Springs) beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 120 in 1880, a peak of 1,313 in 1950, 731 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1896 and 4 maps from 1915 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Addison (Webster Springs), and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Addison (Webster Springs).
Just 19% of Addison (Webster Springs)’s working residents have a job in town. Since 2013, Addison (Webster Springs) has lost 57 jobs, to 477 in 2023. The top destinations are Beckley (3%), Charleston (3%) and Craigsville (3%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its one school is below. The Webster County Schools runs its public schools. 195 students attend Addison (Webster Springs)’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Springs Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 195 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
87% of Addison (Webster Springs)’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 10%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 98% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Addison (Webster Springs), the typical July afternoon high is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
663 people lived in Addison (Webster Springs) by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, 9.2% fewer than in 2020. Children under 18 are 26% of residents (20% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 33% of residents (38% statewide). Also worth knowing: among adults 25 and older locally, 15% hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Only 6 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a lower median age than Addison (Webster Springs).
| Addison (Webster Springs) | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 15% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | 42.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 21% | 18% |
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.8 points. Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Addison (Webster Springs) | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17.4% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.8% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.9% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.9% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.1% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 18.4% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 47.4% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 12% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.9% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10.5% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.7% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
31% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Addison (Webster Springs). CDC measures, 32 in all: Addison (Webster Springs) beats West Virginia on 1 and trails on 7. Two figures for adults locally: 49% have high blood pressure, 18% have diabetes. Only 5 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Addison (Webster Springs).
| Addison (Webster Springs) | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 44% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 32% | 25% |
| What stands out | Addison (Webster Springs) | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.9% | 79.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 29.3% | 19.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The share of households in Addison (Webster Springs) who are owner-occupiers: 60%. Its midpoint rent is $657 a month.
| Addison (Webster Springs) | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $657 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 60% | 68% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Addison (Webster Springs); the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Addison (Webster Springs) residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
Where Addison (Webster Springs)’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 notable people were born in Addison (Webster Springs).
Town in West Virginia, United States
Addison, commonly known as Webster Springs, is a town in Webster County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. Although it was incorporated as Addison in 1892, it is more frequently referred to as Webster Springs, the name of the town's post office. The population was 731 at the 2020 census. The town was named for Addison McLaughlin, upon whose land the town was originally laid out. It was famous in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for its numerous salt sulfur water wells. People believed that the water from the wells had medicinal qualities. Webster Springs sits at the confluence of the Elk River and its Back Fork. The town has numerous shops, retail stores, grocery stor…
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Addison (Webster Springs) has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 notable people were born here, including Walt Helmick and E. Hansford McCourt.
