Webster County, WV Public Records

Probate Court
2 Court Sq, Rm G-1
County Clerk's Office
Webster Springs, WV 26288-1049 https://webstercounty.wv.gov/countygo
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 304-847-2508
F: 304-847-7755
Jurisdiction: Probate
Circuit Court
2 Court Sq, Rm G4
Courthouse
Webster Springs, WV 26288 http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 304-847-2421
F: 304-847-2062
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $10,000, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No mental health, juvenile, guardianship, adoption, paternity records released
Magistrate Court
112 Bell St, #A
Webster Springs, WV 26288
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 304-847-5142, 304-847-5143
F: 304-847-7747
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Infractions, Traffic
Restricted Records: Certain domestic cases are restricted.
The agency recommends that criminal name searches be directed to the Court Repository in Charleston, 304-746-2180.

Webster County, WV Vital Records

Contact the Webster County Office of the County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Webster County
County Clerk
2 Court Sq, Rm G-1
Webster Springs, WV 26288-1049 https://webstercounty.wv.gov/countygo
8:30AM-4PM EST
Phone: 304-847-2508
Fax: 304-847-7755

Webster County Vital Certificates

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Webster County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 555.97 sq mi
Population (2009): 9,444
  • Females: 50.7%
  • White: 98.9%
  • Black/African American: 0%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 98.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -275
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 27.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 58.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 8.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.41
Housing Units (2000): 5,273
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79%
Migration Flow to Webster County, WV from (2007-2008):

Webster County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $119,433
  • Construction: $2,486
  • Retail Trade: $5,266
  • Professional and Technical Services: $1,121
  • Healthcare: $6,565
  • Banking: $2,329
  • Retail Trade: $5,266
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $9,566
  • Farms: $-197
  • Government: $31,263
Employed (2000): 2,906
Unemployed (2000): 495
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $20,870
Local Government Employment (2007): 535
Local Government Revenue (2007): $15,975 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $1,648 (thou. dol.)

Webster County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 118
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.5
Deaths (2007): 121
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.5

Webster County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 46
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 46
Property Crimes (2008): 72
  • Burglary: 20
  • Larceny-Theft: 48
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 4

Webster County Genealogy Records