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Webster, NC

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Population
387
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,152 ft
Median Home Value
$375,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$733/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,528
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Webster

Tucked along the Tuckasegee River, Webster offers a quiet, historic retreat in the heart of Jackson County. Located right between Sylva and Cullowhee, the town was actually the original county seat back in the 1850s. After a major fire in 1913 and the rise of the railroad in neighboring Sylva, county operations moved down the road, allowing Webster to preserve its peaceful residential character and scenic mountain surroundings.

Webster Baptist Church

Today, Webster is a great option for anyone looking for small-town charm without giving up everyday convenience. Historic homes and tree-lined roads sit just two miles from downtown Sylva's shops and dining, and three miles from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. It gives residents a relaxed, neighborhood feel near the river while keeping daily commutes, schools, and local amenities only a few minutes away.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+99.2rating

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