Williamson, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Madison County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
164 Population 140/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $32,270 per capita
$75,500 Home Value $100,968 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,500 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Williamson, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,667
25% below
$32,270 per capita
Home Value
$75,500
73% below
Zillow: $100,968
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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
75%
Home Value
27%
Rent
67%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
0%
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 $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,270. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williamson is $75,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,968. Median rent is $779/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Education

2.9% of adults in Williamson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williamson has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population164
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$32,270
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,500
Rent$779
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$100,968
Housing Units98
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation599 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Williamson was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.