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Williams, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
116 Population 136/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $25,839 per capita
$89,400 Home Value $135,540 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 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)

Income
82%
Home Value
32%
Poverty
242%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williams a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,839. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% 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.

Safety & Crime

Williams reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,662/100K.

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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population116
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans90.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$25,839
Unemployment4.0%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,662/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband40.0%
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.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.