Williams, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
116 Population 136/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $25,839 per capita
$89,400 Home Value $135,540 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Williams, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$25,839 per capita
Home Value
$89,400
68% below
Zillow: $135,540
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
217% above
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°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
82%
Home Value
32%
Poverty
242%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
317%
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 $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,839. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,549 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williams is $89,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,540. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

11.6% of adults in Williams hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williams has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population116
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$25,839
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$6,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$135,540
Housing Units75
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,693/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation106 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute39 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Williams was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.