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Williams, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake of the Woods County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
219 Population 223/sq mi density
$26,800 Home Value $208,979 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Williams, MN

At a Glance

Home Value
$26,800
90% below
Zillow: $208,979
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,417/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
93% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
269 sunny days/yr

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)

Home Value
10%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williams a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williams is $26,800 , 90% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,979. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Williams reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,417/100K.

Education

2.2% of adults in Williams hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williams has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population219
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density223/mi²
Male / Female69% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$27,382
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

Home Value$26,800
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$208,979
Housing Units131
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,417/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,826/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain23.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,152 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Williams was built in 1986.
30.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baudette International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.