Williamsburg, KS

Kansas

Williamsburg is a small town in Kansas with a population of 383. Residents earn $57,708 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
383 Population 391/sq mi density
$57,708 Median Income $22,449 per capita
$98,500 Home Value $285,322 Zillow
$950 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,708 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,500 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,708
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $98,500
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.6%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

How Williamsburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population383
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,708
Per Capita$22,449
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$1,168M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,500
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$285,322

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation1,143 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+86.9%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Libraries5

Is Williamsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Williamsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Williamsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Williamsburg is $57,708, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Williamsburg is $98,500, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Williamsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Williamsburg has a population of 383 with a density of 391 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%).

Population

383
Total Population
391
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.5%
Female 58.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Williamsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Williamsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Williamsburg is $57,708, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Williamsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,708
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,449
Avg Weekly Wage$968
IRS Avg AGI$62,787

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)711
County GDP$1,168M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare63
Retail74
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,378
25% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Williamsburg is $98,500, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $285,322.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,500
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$285,322

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,378
25% above US avg
Effective Rate4.44%
In Williamsburg, 40.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.1% report depression. 26.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Williamsburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.6%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity26.9%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.0%
Checkup Rate73.8%
Premature Death9,277/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access53.2%
Healthcare Facilities63

Crime Rates: Williamsburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Williamsburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall12.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,143 ft (348 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density391/sq mi
Coordinates38.4811°N, 95.4675°W
County FIPS20059
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69%
D 28.9%

Winner: Republican by 40.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+86.9%
School Test Score5.80
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density391/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities63
Restaurants56
Retail Stores74

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Work from Home6.8%

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