Williams, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hamilton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
330 Population 388/sq mi density
$50,750 Median Income $30,722 per capita
$85,300 Home Value $163,258 Zillow
$660 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,750 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $660/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Williams, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,750
32% below
$30,722 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
70% below
Zillow: $163,258
Median Rent
$660/mo
43% below
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°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
68%
Home Value
30%
Rent
57%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williams a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Williams residents earn a median household income of $50,750 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,722. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 487 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williams is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,258. Median rent is $660/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

13.6% of adults in Williams hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williams has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population330
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,750
Per Capita$30,722
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,116M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$660
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$163,258
Housing Units169
Rent Burden21.0%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation1,206 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Williams was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.