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Williamson, WV

West Virginia · Mingo County

Williamson is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,979. Residents earn $24,119 per year, which is 68% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,979 Population 908/sq mi density
$24,119 Median Income $25,299 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $71,233 Zillow
$555 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
223 Violent Crime/100K 74 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,119 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $555/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K (41% below avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $24,119
68% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,300
67% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 223/100K
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.2%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $555
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.0%
37% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.1%
54% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,979
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$24,119
Per Capita$25,299
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$968M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$555
Ownership37.1%
Zillow$71,233
Housing Units1,652
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent223/100K
Property74/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault223/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity44.0%
Uninsured11.1%
Smoking26.2%
Depression35.6%
Heart Disease8.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation690 ft (210 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.73

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute31 min
Broadband73.2%
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Is Williamson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Williamson receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Williamson has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Williamson is $24,119, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Williamson is $93,300, 67% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $555 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Williamson is below the national average at 223 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 74 per 100,000, 96% below the national average.

Education

11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Williamson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 13.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Williamson has a population of 2,979 with a density of 908 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (83.8%), with 6.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.4% of residents. 4.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 36.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,979
Total Population
908
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Williamson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Williamson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Williamson is $24,119, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,299 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,169, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 558 business establishments, including 27 restaurants. The cost of living index is 89.5, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 7.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Williamson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,119
68% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,299
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169
IRS Avg AGI$49,837
Gini Index0.495 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.1%
54% above US avg
Establishments (County)558
County GDP$968M

Business (County)

Restaurants27
Healthcare39
Retail57
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,144
67% below US avg
Cost of Living89.50 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Williamson is $93,300, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $71,233, lower than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $555 (52% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $766 for a one-bedroom to $945 for a two-bedroom apartment. 37.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,652 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1959. The average annual property tax is $1,144 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,300
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$71,233

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$555
52% below US avg
Rent Burden26.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership37.1%
Owner-Occupied37.1%
Renter-Occupied62.9%
Housing Units1,652
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,144
67% below US avg
Effective Rate1.23%
In Williamson, 44.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 16.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 8.1% of residents, above the national average. 43.6% have high blood pressure. 26.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 13.9% report binge drinking. 40.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 35.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 26.3% experience frequent mental distress. 11.1% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:7,668. The dentist ratio is 1:2,508. 36.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.2 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.0%
37% above US avg
Diabetes16.3%
Heart Disease8.1%
High Blood Pressure43.6%
Asthma13.8%
COPD12.3%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking26.2%
87% above US avg
Binge Drinking13.9%
Physical Inactivity40.6%
Depression35.6%
Mental Distress26.3%
Physical Distress19.8%
Short Sleep49.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.8%
Uninsured11.1%
29% above US avg
Primary Care1:7,668
Dentists1:2,508
Mental Health1:416
Checkup Rate79.1%
Dental Visits44.2%
Premature Death22,437/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access36.8%
Healthcare Facilities39
Williamson has a violent crime rate of 223 per 100,000 residents, 41% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 222.7 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 74 per 100,000, 96% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 74, burglary at 0, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Williamson receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent222.7/100K
41% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault222.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property74.2/100K
96% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft74.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson37.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
Traffic Accidents9
Avg Accident Severity2.7 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Williamson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 690 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation690 ft (210 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density908/sq mi
Coordinates37.6741°N, 82.2711°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMingo County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.9 / 100
Community Resilience1.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 3, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 91 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 128 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 100 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 124 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 136 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 143 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 140 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 92 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 134 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 141 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 103 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 137 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 129 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 102 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 148 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 62 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 137 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 146 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 137 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 96 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 88 km 2
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 95 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 99 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 86 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 82 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 95 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 85 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 80 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 90 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 96 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 49 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 100 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 29 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 14 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 25 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 24 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 86 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 23 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 9 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 71 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 28 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 45 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 59 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 11 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 61 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 61 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Williamson has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").

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Williamson is located in Mingo County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 86.3% of the vote, a 73.8-point margin. 73.2% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 39 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 79.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.3%
D 12.5%

Winner: Republican by 73.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
Traffic Accidents9
Avg Accident Severity2.7 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.2%
67% below US avg
High School+85.5%
Graduate Degree+7.0%
School Test Score4.73
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density908/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi
CountyMingo County County

Services

Broadband Access73.2%
Avg Download Speed71.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed3.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities39
Restaurants27
Retail Stores57

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%
Average costs for common services in Williamson. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $224 ($134–$358)
Specialist Visit $313 ($179–$492)
Urgent Care Visit $179 ($90–$313)
Emergency Room Visit $1,969 ($716–$4,475)
Dental Cleaning $116 ($67–$179)
Dental Filling $224 ($134–$358)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $67 ($45–$107)
Brake Pad Replacement $269 ($134–$448)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$67)
New Tires (Set of 4) $537 ($358–$895)
Battery Replacement $179 ($90–$313)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $90 ($54–$134)
Electrician (Per Hour) $81 ($45–$125)
HVAC Repair $358 ($134–$716)
HVAC System Install $6,265 ($3,580–$10,740)
Roof Repair $895 ($358–$1,790)
Roof Replacement $8,055 ($4,923–$13,425)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,343 ($448–$3,133)
Divorce (Contested) $13,425 ($4,475–$26,850)
DUI Defense $4,475 ($1,790–$8,950)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,343 ($716–$2,685)
Will Preparation $448 ($179–$895)
Trust Preparation $2,238 ($895–$4,475)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($27–$90)
Hair Coloring (Full) $134 ($67–$224)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $36 ($22–$58)
Massage (1 Hour) $72 ($45–$116)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.67 ($2.69–$4.92)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.13 ($2.24–$4.48)
Loaf of Bread $3.40 ($2.24–$4.92)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.03 ($2.69–$5.82)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.92 ($3.58–$6.71)
Rice (per lb) $0.90 ($0.54–$1.61)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $125 ($72–$224)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $63 ($27–$134)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $63 ($36–$107)
Internet (Monthly) $63 ($36–$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $58 ($27–$90)
Cable TV (Monthly) $76 ($45–$134)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $179 ($67–$448)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,790 ($1,074–$3,133)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $63 ($27–$116)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.16–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $90 ($27–$224)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($13–$67)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,074 ($537–$2,238)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $895 ($448–$1,790)
After-School Care (Monthly) $358 ($179–$627)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $45 ($22–$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $895 ($358–$2,238)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,188 ($4,475–$26,850)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $54 ($27–$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $90 ($45–$179)
Dog Grooming $54 ($27–$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter $269 ($134–$448)
Cat Spay/Neuter $179 ($90–$358)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$725
Toddler$689
Preschool$706
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$634
Toddler$538
Preschool$538
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Mingo County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Mining & Oil/Gas 1,152 10 $114,792 61.52
Retail Trade 420 66 $27,351 0.85
Construction 239 44 $58,902 0.92
Administrative & Waste Services 238 27 $72,837 0.82
Transportation & Warehousing 134 25 $48,974 0.64
Other Services 118 28 $56,462 0.79
Finance & Insurance 111 24 $48,969 0.55
Professional & Technical Services 90 42 $45,607 0.26
Real Estate 63 15 $32,812 0.82
Manufacturing 49 11 $32,743 0.12
Agriculture & Forestry 23 10 $28,123 0.57
Information & Technology 21 8 $83,596 0.23

Hospitals in Williamson

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL INC Acute Care Hospitals Yes (304) 235-2500

Schools in Williamson

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
WILLIAMSON PK8 Elementary 527 36 14.6:1
LENORE PK8 SCHOOL Elementary 416 31 13.4:1
TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL High 382 29 13.2:1
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Radio Stations near Williamson

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near Williamson

9 campgrounds found near Williamson.

NameRatingSitesPrice
EAST LYNN LAKE SHELTERS 5.0/5 5 $40
R.D. BAILEY LAKE GROUP SHELTERS 5.0/5 3 $50–$60
POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) 4.5/5 27 $20–$26
EAST FORK (WV) 4.2/5 159 $35–$50
DEWEY LAKE SHELTER 3.9/5 4 $80
LOWER TWIN CAMPGROUND (VA) 3.7/5 33 $20–$24
FISHTRAP LAKE SHELTERS 1.0/5 4 $50
Dewey Lake Campground Shoreline Sites 12 $10
JOHN W. FLANNAGAN DAY USE 2 $50

National Parks Near Williamson

20 national parks and monuments found near Williamson.

ParkTypeFee
Beech Fork State Park State Park Free
Breaks Interstate Park State Park Free
Carter Caves State Resort Park State Park Free
Chief Logan State Park State Park Free
Clinch River State Park State Park Free
Clinch River State Park State Park Free
Dawkins Line Rail Trail State Park Free
Grayson Lake State Park State Park Free
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park State Park Free
Hungry Mother State Park State Park Free
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park State Park Free
Kingdom Come State Park State Park Free
Natural Tunnel State Park State Park Free
Paintsville Lake State Park State Park Free
Panther State Forest State Park Free
Pinnacle Rock State Park State Park Free
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park State Park Free
Southwest Virginia Museum State Park State Park Free
Twin Falls Resort State Park State Park Free
Yatesville Lake State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Williamson

4 trails found near Williamson.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
COUNTS CABIN 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BOBS GAP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BOBS GAP 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PINE MOUNTAIN 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes

Museums in Williamson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BIG SANDY HERITAGE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM6062186050$44,908
BIG SANDY MOUNTAIN HERITAGE-HISTORY CENTERNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM6062186050$44,908
MATEWAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1 BRIDGE STREET3044266275$728
APPALACHIAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTERCHILDREN'S MUSEUMPO BOX 1583
COAL HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION100 E 3RD AVE3042355240
WEST VIRGINIA MINE WARS MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM336 MATE ST3045468473
WILLIAMSON AREA RAILROAD MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3042350105

Libraries in Williamson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT119 COLLEGE STREET SUITE 30.0113,350
MINGO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYHELENA AVE.0.024,505
WILLIAMSON PUBLIC LIBRARY101 LOGAN STREET0.011,589

Farmers Markets in Williamson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pikeville Farmers Market148 Trivette Drive06/04/2016 to 11/19/2016Tue: 4:30 PM-7:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Williamson Farmers Market100 East 2nd Ave.05/05/2018 to 09/29/2018Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit

Hotels in Williamson

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mountaineer Hotel
Sweet Dreams Suites

Gas Stations in Williamson

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marathon

Banks in Williamson

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BB&T

Nursing Homes in Williamson

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
TRINITY HEALTH CARE OF MINGO
100 HILLCREST DRIVE
For profit - Corporation 90 81 2/5 4/5 1/5 3042357005

Pharmacies in Williamson

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
HURLEY DRUG COMPANY INC 210 LOGAN ST 304-235-3535
TUG VALLEY PHARMACY LLC 54 W 2ND AVE 304-235-8080

Cell Towers in Williamson

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
13074 US Hwy 119 North (101423)LTOWER90
(Delbarton site) 8200' W OF SR 65 & US HWY 52/119TOWER61
1.5 miles West of Routes 52 & 65 (2454)LTOWER58
1.5 miles West of Routes 52 & 65 (2454)LTOWER58
9066 Phelps 632 Road (76329)LTOWER43

Fire Stations in Williamson

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Williamson Fire Department104 E 4TH AVEMostly volunteer304-235-5273

Bridges in Williamson

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19815359,672F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19815359,672F
Truss (Thru)Steel19512988,705F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19813547,076F
Truss (Thru)Steel19502986,500F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19813544,850F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19924364,400P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19601,3204,400F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19842691,476F

Correctional Facilities in Williamson

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
MINGO COUNTY SHERIFF75 E 2ND AVECOUNTY-999-999OPEN

Airports Near Williamson

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson FieldHTSMedium Airport
Yeager AirportCRWMedium Airport
Belcher Regional AirportSmall Airport
Big Sandy Regional AirportSmall Airport
Crazy Horse AirportSmall Airport
Gayland AirportSmall Airport
Island AirportSmall Airport
Kee FieldSmall Airport
Lawrence County AirparkHTWSmall Airport
Logan County AirportSmall Airport
Lonesome Pine AirportLNPSmall Airport
Mallory AirportSmall Airport
Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs FieldSmall Airport
Pike County Airport Hatcher FieldPVLSmall Airport
Southern West Virginia Regional AirportSmall Airport
Tazewell County AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Williamson

1 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Pikeville Police Department101 Division Street

Grocery Stores in Williamson

4 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
7-Eleven 35924HConvenience Store11 W 2nd Ave
Dollar General 24454Other1772 W 3rd Ave
Panther Mart One StopConvenience Store469 Us Route 52
Williamson Farmers MarketFarmers and Markets237 E 2nd Ave

Post Offices in Williamson

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Williamson Post Office

Treatment Centers in Williamson

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Ctr - Williamson Treatment Center LLCSubstance Abuse304-235-0026 x304
Williamson Health and Wellness Center - Behavioral Medicine ClinicBoth304-236-5902 x1601

DOL Wage Violations in Williamson

4 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,883 in back wages owed to 17 employees.

4
Violations
$1,883
Back Wages Owed
17
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Ohio Valley Physicians - Williamson 25661 1 $1,379 $125 11
City Tire & Auto Repair of Williamson 25661 1 $314 $314 1
Victory Lane Express 25661 1 $169 $42 4
Blue Ridge Enterprises 25661 1 $21 $21 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Williamson

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BETHEL TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD1 BETHEL TEMPLE DRIVE
CATALYST PRAYER MOVEMENT INC1350 ARMORY DR
CHATTAROY CHURCH OF GOD548 BUFFALO CREEK RD
CHRIST TEMPLE CHURCHPO BOX 716
CHURCH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST822 VINSON ST
CORNER STONE CHURCH123 WHITT RD
FIFTH AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST11 W 5TH AVE
JACOBS WELL MISSIONPO BOX 403
LIVING WATER CHURCH212 E 2ND AVE
NOLAN STREET CHURCH INC249 W NOLAN STREET
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH160 W 4TH AVE
WILLIAMSON WESLEYAN CHURCH502 PETER ST

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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Williamson

What is the population of Williamson?

Williamson has a population of 2,979 residents and is located in West Virginia. The population density is 908 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Williamson expensive to live in?

Williamson is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 89.5 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $24,119, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,300 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $555 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Williamson safe?

Williamson is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 223 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 74 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Williamson receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Williamson?

Williamson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Williamson?

The unemployment rate in Williamson is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,169. There are 558 business establishments in the area, including 27 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 7.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Williamson?

The median home value in Williamson is $93,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $71,233. For renters, the median monthly rent is $555. Fair market rent is $766 for a 1-bedroom and $945 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 37.1%. The average annual property tax is $1,144.

How are the schools in Williamson?

Schools in Williamson have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 11.2% of adults in Williamson hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Williamson?

The obesity rate in Williamson is 44.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 26.2% of adults are smokers. 40.6% are physically inactive. 35.6% of residents report depression. 11.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 36.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:7,668.

What is transportation like in Williamson?

The average commute in Williamson is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Williamson?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Williamson is 83.8% White, 6.4% Black or African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino. 99.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 36.7% of residents have a disability. 88.8% have health insurance coverage.

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