Williamson, WV

West Virginia · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.4 Fair / 5.0
2,979 Population
$24,119 Median Income
$93,300 Home Value
$555 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
489 Violent Crime / 100K
38.9 yrs Median Age
11.2% Bachelor's Degree+
2.4
Overall
2.3
Economy
4.5
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.9
Education

People

Population2,979
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 83.8%

Economy

2.3/5
Median Income$24,119
Per Capita Income$25,299
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty Rate19.1%
County GDP$968M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$93,300
Zillow Value$71,233
Median Rent$555
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$945

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes16.3%
Depression35.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime489/100K
Property Crime1,500/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul36° / 78°
Rain48 in/yr
Snow13 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+85.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.81
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute31 min
Work From Home7.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Williamson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$24,119
Home Value$93,300
Median Rent$555
Poverty Rate19.1%
Bachelor's Degree+11.2%
Unemployment5.2%
Violent Crime489.2 /100K
Avg Temperature57.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,979
Population Density908 per sq mi
Median Age38.9 years
Male49.0%
Female51.0%
Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83.8% Black 6.4% Hispanic 0.7% Other 9.1%
White83.8%
Black or African American6.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races9.1%

Language

English Only99.4%
Spanish Speakers0.6%
English 99.4% Spanish 0.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability36.7%
Health Insurance88.8%

Income

68% below avg
Median Household Income$24,119
Per Capita Income$25,299
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,169
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$49,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.2%
Poverty Rate19.1%
Total Establishments (County)558
County GDP$968M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation27
Healthcare Facilities39
Retail Stores57
Manufacturing7
Total Establishments558

Industry Mix

Restaurants 27 Healthcare 39 Retail 57 Manufacturing 7

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$49,837
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,144

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.7 min
Work From Home7.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

67% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$93,300
Zillow Home Value Index$71,233

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied37.1%

Rental Costs

52% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$555

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedroom$945
3 Bedroom$1,231
4 Bedroom$1,380

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,144
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.23%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes16.3%
Heart Disease8.1%
High Blood Pressure43.6%
Asthma13.8%
COPD12.3%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.9%
Physical Inactivity40.6%
Depression35.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)26.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)19.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage88.8%
Regular Checkup79.1%
Premature Death Rate22,437 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.2 / 10
Exercise Access36.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)39
Restaurants (County)27

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime489.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape97.9 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault391.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,500.3 /100K
Burglary326.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,174.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson32.6 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

36°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Average57.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.3 in
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation690 ft (210 m)
Land Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density908 per sq mi
Latitude37.6741°
Longitude-82.2711°
County FIPS54059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.3%
D 12.5%

Republican +73.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.2%
High School+85.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density908 per sq mi
Land Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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