At a Glance
Median Income
$53,438
$20,369 per capita
Home Value
$47,500
Zillow: $157,223
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Williamson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 7.2% (100% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population228
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,438
Per Capita$20,369
Unemployment7.2%
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%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,105/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
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
Broadband89.9%
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.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.