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Williamson, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Lucas County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
228 Population 600/sq mi density
$53,438 Median Income $20,369 per capita
$47,500 Home Value $157,223 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 2,973 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,438 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Williamson, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,438
29% below
$20,369 per capita
Home Value
$47,500
83% below
Zillow: $157,223
Violent Crime
236/100K
38% below
2,973/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Williamson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Williamson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
17%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williamson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Williamson residents earn a median household income of $53,438 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,369. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 252 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williamson is $47,500 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,223. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Williamson reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,973/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Williamson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williamson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population228
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,438
Per Capita$20,369
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$362M
Avg Weekly Wage$975

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,500
Rent
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$157,223
Housing Units63
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

F
Violent236/100K
Property2,973/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,105/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,025 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute32 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Williamson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.