Williams, CA

Full City Profile · California · Colusa County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,569 Population 1,125/sq mi density
$93,138 Median Income $29,466 per capita
$339,900 Home Value $381,483 Zillow
$1,296 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
620 Violent Crime/100K 886 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$93,138 median income, 15.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$339,900 home value, $1,296/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
620 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Williams, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,138
24% above
$29,466 per capita
Home Value
$339,900
21% above
Zillow: $381,483
Median Rent
$1,296/mo
11% above
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
620/100K
63% above
886/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
66.3% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
317% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Williams Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Williams's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
124%
Home Value
121%
Rent
111%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
417%
Crime
163%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williams a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Williams residents earn a median household income of $93,138 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,466. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,056 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williams is $339,900 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $381,483. Median rent is $1,296/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Safety & Crime

Williams reports 620 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 886/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in Williams hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 66.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williams has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population5,569
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density1,125/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born35.0%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$93,138
Per Capita$29,466
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$2,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$339,900
Rent$1,296
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$381,483
Housing Units1,589
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent620/100K
Property886/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,184/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation83 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+66.3%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Williams was founded in 1920.
The median home in Williams was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
35.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.